Waste Driver

Randstad; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a HR Driver / Waste Labourer for a local council in Burwood, NSW. The role involves overnight and early morning waste collection using a 2-man rear loader and street sweeper trucks, with a strong focus on safety.

Responsibilities include waste operations, sweeper work as needed, and daily vehicle checks. Must have HR license and willingness for 4-hour weekend shifts. Casual base rate of $42/hour with potential overtime and loadings; opportunity for full-time afterward.

Qualifications

• Current Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver's License is required.
• Experience operating Rear Loader Waste Trucks or Street Sweeper Trucks preferred.
• Willingness to work early-morning/night rosters and 4-hour weekend shifts.
• Strong physical fitness and commitment to safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 2-person rear loader compactor truck for waste operations.
• Collect public litter bins and perform hard waste collections within the municipal area.
• Collaborate with offsider to maintain efficient, safe collection routes.
• Operate mechanical street sweepers and conduct street cleaning as needed.
• Perform daily vehicle pre-start checks and maintain fleet cleanliness and safety compliance.

Skills

HR license

Waste truck experience

Street sweeper experience

Job description

Do you love an overnight shift or early morning to get your work done before everyone gets going? Do you have experience with waste services or driving mechanical street cleaner trucks? We are seeking a reliable, safety-focused HR Driver / Waste Labourer to join our operational team for a local council in Burwood.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Waste Operations Shift (Main Focus):
  • Operating a 2-man rear loader compactor truck.
  • Conducting public litter bin collections followed by hard waste collections across the municipal area.
  • Working collaboratively with your offsider to maintain efficient, safe collection routes.
• Sweeper Operations Shift (As Needed):
  • Driving and operating mechanical street sweeper trucks across.
  • Performing street cleaning, sweeping, and blowing duties to keep local precincts spotless.
• General Maintenance: Conducting daily vehicle pre-start checks and ensuring fleet cleanliness and safety compliance.

Shift Structure & Hours

This role requires availability for early morning starts and flexible operational hours:

• Waste Shifts: Early starts (e.g., ~12:30 AM starts) attracting high Night Shift Penalty Rates (~$52.00+/hr).
• Sweeper Shifts: Early morning starts (e.g., ~3:00 AM starts) attracting Early Start Overtime Rates for pre-4:00 AM hours.
• Weekend Work: Short 4-hour weekend shifts as required (paid at applicable weekend penalty rates).

What You Need to Succeed

• Current Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver's License.
• Prior experience operating Rear Loader Waste Trucks or Street Sweeper Trucks is highly preferred.
• Willingness to work early morning/night rosters, including 4-hour weekend shifts.
• Strong physical fitness for hands-on waste collection duties, mechanical sympathy, and an uncompromised commitment to workplace health and safety.

Why Apply?

• Outstanding $42.00/hr casual base rate with major upside on early start shift loadings and overtime.
• A balance between heavy vehicle driving and active field work-no two days are identical.
• Work locally within the Burwood area with consistent rostered hours.
• Opportunity for full time work and career growth
• Consistent hours