Waste Drivers

Fuse Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuse Recruitment is seeking experienced Waste Collection Drivers for multiple vacancies in Keysborough and Brooklyn, VIC. You will operate front lift, rear lift, hooklift/skip or side loader trucks and complete scheduled routes safely and efficiently, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

Daily pre-start checks, adherence to WHS and road rules, and clear communication with operations are essential.

Qualifications

• HR licence (HC highly regarded depending on truck type)
• Proven waste collection driving experience with front lift, rear lift, hooklift/skip, or side loader
• Strong safety focus, reliability and ability to meet timeframes
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks (medical, D&A, licence checks)

Responsibilities

• Operate waste collection vehicles and complete scheduled runs safely and efficiently
• Perform daily pre-start checks and report defects/incidents immediately
• Follow run sheets / in-cab systems and communicate with operations/dispatch
• Work to WHS, road rules, fatigue management and site procedures
• Maintain a professional approach when dealing with customers and the public

Skills

Waste collection driving

Safety focus

Reliability

Time management

Job description

Waste Collection Drivers (HR/HC) – Multiple Positions

Locations: Keysborough VIC & Brooklyn VIC

Truck types: Front Lift | Rear Lift | Hooklift/Skip | (Side Loader where applicable)

We’re recruiting experienced Waste Collection Drivers for multiple roles across Keysborough and Brooklyn. To be considered, you must have previous waste industry driving experience (collection routes and waste trucks).

What you’ll be doing

• Operate waste collection vehicles and complete scheduled runs safely and efficiently
• Perform daily pre-start checks and report defects/incidents immediately
• Follow run sheets / in-cab systems and communicate with operations/dispatch
• Work to WHS, road rules, fatigue management and site procedures
• Maintain a professional approach when dealing with customers and the public

What you’ll need

• HR licence (HC highly regarded depending on truck type)
• Proven waste collection driving experience is essential (any of: front lift, rear lift, hooklift/skip, side loader)
• Strong safety focus, reliability and ability to work to timeframes
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks (medical, D&A, licence checks)

What’s on offer

• Multiple vacancies across different waste truck types
• Ongoing work with overtime opportunities (route/site dependent)
• Supportive team environment and safety-first culture