waste driver

HR Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual base rate A$42/hr

Overtime loadings

Weekend penalties for eligible shifts

Career growth

Job summary

HR Partners is seeking a reliable HR Driver / Waste Labourer to join our operational team in Burwood. This casual role focuses on waste operations with potential for full-time work, demanding early starts and a strong safety mindset.

You will operate rear loader waste trucks and street sweeper gear, perform daily pre-start checks, and support the local council with efficient, safe collection routes. The role offers a competitive base rate with overtime loadings and weekend penalties for eligible

Qualifications

• Current Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver's Licence.
• 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 safety first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 2-man rear loader compactor truck.
• Conduct public litter bin collections followed by hard waste collections.
• Work with offsider to maintain efficient, safe collection routes.
• Drive and operate mechanical street sweeper trucks across.
• Perform daily vehicle pre-start checks and ensure fleet cleanliness and safety compliance.

Skills

HR Licence

Waste truck experience

Street sweeper experience

Physical fitness

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 driivng 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.

This is a multi-skilled casual role primarily embedded in the Waste Operations Team, with flexibility to support the Street Sweeping Team as operational needs require. If you are an experienced HR operator who enjoys diverse daily tasks, early finishes, and strong earnings potential, this role is for you.

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