Waste Collection Officer

Bathurst Regional Council; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance: rostered day off

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 in Bathurst. The role involves driving and operating a waste collection vehicle to collect household waste in Bathurst, following all relevant laws and Council policies.

You will report to the Waste Collection Team Leader and may undertake related duties at the Waste Management Centre. Candidates should have basic mechanical knowledge, experience with tipping trucks and lifting equipment, and

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical and maintenance knowledge.
• Experience operating tipping trucks.
• Experience operating lifting equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook.
• Strong commitment to quality customer service and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a waste collection vehicle to collect waste from households in Bathurst, ensuring compliance with statutes, regulations and council policies.
• Undertake duties relevant to the Waste Management Centre as directed.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Maintenance knowledge

Tipping truck operation

Lifting equipment operation

Customer service orientation

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Bathurst Regional Council is currently seeking a Waste Collection Officer to join the Waste Management Centre Team.

The Waste Collection Officer's main purpose is to drive and operate a waste collection vehicle, collecting waste from households in Bathurst, consistent with applicable statutes, regulations and council policies. The position will also be required to undertake duties relevant to the role within the Waste Management Centre as directed.

This position will report directly to the Waste Collection Team Leader.

• Demonstrated basic mechanical and maintenance knowledge
• Proven experience in operating tipping trucks
• Proven experience in the operation of lifting equipment
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook
• A strong commitment to quality customer service with a culture of continuous improvement.

What We Can Offer

Work/Life Balance enjoy a rostered day off every third week to recharge and reset

Generous Leave Entitlements to support your personal and family needs

Fitness Passport to Stay active and healthy

Training & Development to expand your skills

Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services

Want To Know More?

Position Status: Permanent – Full-time

Hours of work: 38 hours per week - RDO every three weeks

Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being aflexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplacewhere diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being aChild Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

About Bathurst Regional Council

Congratulations on taking the first step toward joining one of the Bathurst Region’s largest employers! Bathurst Regional Council employs over 400 staff in a diverse range of careers and provides a large range of services to our community. Working for Council is a stimulating and rewarding career option, providing the opportunity to be part of a team contributing to shaping the success and future of our Region.

Bathurst really is the best of both worlds – a beautiful country lifestyle just two and a half hours from Sydney. Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement located just over 200 kilometres west of Sydney on the Macquarie River. The region is conveniently located with effective transport links to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra and there is no shortage of things to see and do if you want to explore or take a lazy Sunday drive.

Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

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