Waste Collection Pro - HR Licensed, Full-Time

Banyule City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time position

Eight rest days per year

Study assistance

Learning and development opportunities

Health and well-being initiatives

26 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

Banyule City Council is seeking a dedicated Solo Operator to manage kerbside and commercial waste across the municipality. You will drive a Side Loader, perform routine maintenance and work 38 hours weekly starting at 5.15am, in a safety‑driven environment.

This permanent full‑time role sits in the Council's Operations Department in Melbourne, offering study support, development opportunities, health initiatives, and generous leave arrangements.

Qualifications

• Current heavy rigid truck licence (HR).
• History of safe and competent operation of vehicles with experience operating a side loader and a rear loader.
• Experience in collection of household garbage/recycling/organics, commercial, parks waste, dump rubbish and hard waste.
• Awareness of Work Health and Safety practices.
• Commitment to high customer service and ethical standards.
• Proficient in the use of two-way radio communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect kerbside waste in a safe and friendly manner.
• Pick up public waste in parks and collect commercial waste.
• Assist Council to achieve waste reduction and recovery targets, and environmental goals.
• Carry out regular and routine operator maintenance to trucks in accordance with legislative requirements.

Skills

HR licence

Safe driving

Customer service

Radio communication

Tools

Two-way radio

Job description

Banyule City Council is seeking a dedicated Solo Operator to manage kerbside and commercial waste across the municipality. You will drive a Side Loader, perform routine maintenance and work 38 hours weekly starting at 5.15am, in a safety‑driven environment.

This permanent full‑time role sits in the Council's Operations Department in Melbourne, offering study support, development opportunities, health initiatives, and generous leave arrangements.