Waste Collection Officer

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 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.

Position Summary

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• HR Driver's Licence
• 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

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where 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 a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.