Truck Driver HR/HC

Corio Waste Management Ltd; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Corio Waste Management Pty Ltd (CWM) is seeking an experienced truck driver to join our Geelong team. You will be responsible for the safe operation of company vehicles, maintaining presentation of equipment and ensuring compliance with OH&S laws.

The role requires at least 2 years of HR vehicle driving experience and the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team. Successful applicants will have a current VicRoads driving history, knowledge of load restraints, and geographic familiarity

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience driving HR vehicles.
• Experience with rear lift/front lift/hook lift waste collection vehicles is advantageous.
• Experience with load restraints and securing loads.
• Must provide a 5-year VicRoads driving history.
• Knowledge of OH&S laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of company vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Ensure presentation of company assets meets expectations.
• Inspect and report maintenance needs of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain productivity and provide regular feedback.

Skills

Safe driving

Truck operation

Vehicle loading/hoisting

Load restraints

Geographic knowledge Geelong area

Job description

Corio Waste Management Pty Ltd (CWM) was established in 1996 and is headquartered in Geelong. The company provides solid and liquid waste collection services to customers in Geelong, Ballarat and metropolitan Melbourne. Employing over 60 workers, CWM operates more than 40 vehicles, across 3 depots in Moolap, Altona & Ballarat. Along with an organic waste processing facility in Shepparton.

The company’s mission is to help customers and communities practice ethical, sustainable, safe and environmentally responsible waste management through value creation, technology and innovation, efficient operations and continual improvement. CWM’s vision is to be the Australian waste management industry’s benchmark and harness the knowledge, capability, experience and talent required to maximise outcomes for our customers and society.

CWM has created a work environment that is engaging, positive and open and one that encourages individual and organisational performance, transparency, inclusiveness, diversity, fairness, innovative thinking and freedom from fear.

CWM is looking for an experienced truck driver to join our team in Geelong.

Accountability & Responsibilities

Ensure thesafe operation of company vehicles, plant and equipment used to transport company owned equipment to and from customer sites.

Ensure the presentation of company owned plant and equipment meets and exceeds company and customer expectations.

Inspect and report on maintenance requirements of company vehicles, plant and equipment

Maintain an acceptable level of productivity, which will be regularly measured and monitored

Communicate well and provide regular feedback on your own perspectives and needs

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:

At least 2 years’ experience driving HR vehicles.

Industry experience in the safe and efficient operation of rear lift, front lift and hook lift waste collection vehicles would be of an advantage, but not necessary.

Experience and understanding of load restraints.

Ability to provide a 5-year Vic Roads driver history and full driving record.

Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety laws and regulations.

An ability to work autonomously and perform as an individual and as part of a team.

Geographic knowledge of Greater Geelong, Bellarine, Surf Coast, Golden Plains and Melbourne metropolitan area.

Working With Children Check.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake physical testing prior to commencing employment with the company.

CWM’s drivers are employed under an Enterprise Agreement and remunerated above the pay rates provided for in the Waste Management Award. Other benefits include access to the company’s Employee Assistance Program, learning through experience, exposure and education and opportunities for career progression.