Waste Collection Driver — Local Council, Full-Time

Careers at Council; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Generous Leave Entitlements

Fitness Passport

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bathurst Regional Council is seeking a Waste Collection Officer to join the Waste Management Centre Team. You will drive and operate a waste collection vehicle, collecting waste from households in Bathurst in line with statutes, regulations and council policies, and undertake duties within the Waste Management Centre as directed.

This permanent, full-time role reports directly to the Waste Collection Team Leader.

Qualifications

• HR Driver's Licence and commitment to safe driving practices.
• Basic mechanical and maintenance knowledge.
• Experience operating tipping trucks and lifting equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong customer service focus and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a waste collection vehicle to collect household waste in Bathurst in accordance with statutes, regulations and council policies.
• Undertake duties at the Waste Management Centre as directed by the team leader.
• Maintain a commitment to quality customer service and a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

HR Driver's Licence

Mechanical knowledge

Tipping trucks

Lifting equipment operation

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bathurst Regional Council is seeking a Waste Collection Officer to join the Waste Management Centre Team. You will drive and operate a waste collection vehicle, collecting waste from households in Bathurst in line with statutes, regulations and council policies, and undertake duties within the Waste Management Centre as directed.

This permanent, full-time role reports directly to the Waste Collection Team Leader.