Waste Collection Driver: Nine‑Day Fortnight, Great Pay

Council Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (14 wks)

Sick leave (26 wks)

Fitness Passport

Novated leasing

Wellbeing support

Flu vaccinations

Training & accreditation

Career pathways

Pay rise 8%

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council’s Waste Services team is seeking a dedicated Side Arm Driver to operate a modern waste collection vehicle across the Sutherland Shire, servicing household waste, recycling and FOGO collections.

You will complete daily checks, follow routes, report faults and deliver excellent service to the community, contributing to a safe and efficient operation with a focus on teamwork and customer care.

Qualifications

• A current heavy vehicle licence.
• A strong commitment to safety.
• Reliability and a positive work ethic.
• A team-first attitude.
• Pride in delivering a valuable community service.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a side arm collection vehicle.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections and pre-start checks.
• Follow collection routes and schedules.
• Report faults, contamination and service issues.
• Deliver excellent service to the community.

Skills

Heavy vehicle license

Safety mindset

Reliability

Team player

Job description

Sutherland Shire Council’s Waste Services team is seeking a dedicated Side Arm Driver to operate a modern waste collection vehicle across the Sutherland Shire, servicing household waste, recycling and FOGO collections.

You will complete daily checks, follow routes, report faults and deliver excellent service to the community, contributing to a safe and efficient operation with a focus on teamwork and customer care.