Waste Driver & Loader: Safe, Flexible Hours & Community Impact

City of Hobart; Hobart; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award wages

Employer Superannuation 13.5%

Flexible work arrangements

Leave entitlements

Health and Wellness programs

Aquatic Centre membership discount

Additional leave after 12 months

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate Health Plan discounts

Job summary

The City of Hobart is seeking a Waste Driver/Labourer to join the Waste Operations Team. This permanent, full-time role contributes to efficient rubbish and recycling collection for the City of Hobart, operating side and rear loader vehicles and ensuring safety and quality customer service.

Role requires reading maps, following rosters and run sheets, and working autonomously with a strong teamwork ethos. Salary ranges from approximately $70k to $72k per year plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Completion of Year 10, or Certificate III in Waste Management (Waste Operations).
• Current Medium Rigid class Driver Licence.
• Experience operating medium mobile plant and waste collection vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Empty mobile garbage and recycling bins, returning to designated areas.
• Operate and maintain side and rear loading collection vehicles.
• Follow Safe Work Method Statements and operating procedures.
• Provide high quality customer service while performing duties.
• Communicate effectively with employees, contractors and the public.
• Ensure services are performed safely and efficiently with environmental practices.
• Support continuous improvement across Waste Operations.

Skills

Medium mobile plant

Side loader

Rear loader

Maps reading

Autonomous work

Customer service

Education

Year 10 or Cert III Waste Mgmt

Job description

The City of Hobart is seeking a Waste Driver/Labourer to join the Waste Operations Team. This permanent, full-time role contributes to efficient rubbish and recycling collection for the City of Hobart, operating side and rear loader vehicles and ensuring safety and quality customer service.

Role requires reading maps, following rosters and run sheets, and working autonomously with a strong teamwork ethos. Salary ranges from approximately $70k to $72k per year plus superannuation.