Waste Management Driver

Workpac Group; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Workpac Group in Townsville invites applications for an HR vehicle operator in a leading environmental services company. You will operate HR vehicles including Front Lift, Side Lift, Hook Lift, and possibly vacuum trucks for liquid waste, and assist with yard operations.

The role requires an HR Open Licence with at least two years' experience operating Heavy Rigid vehicles; HRWL forklift and Front-end Loader tickets are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• HR Open Licence with at least two years experience operating Heavy Rigid vehicles.
• HRWL – Forklift (highly desirable)
• Front-end Loader ticket (highly desirable)
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously
• High attention to detail
• Commitment to workplace health and safety
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Previous truck or waste management experience advantageous

Responsibilities

• Operate an array of HR vehicles in waste management applications (Front Lift, Side Lift, Hook Lift, and potentially Vacuum Trucks).
• Assist with general yard operations.

Skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Safety-minded

Autonomous work

Tools

HR Open Licence

HRWL Forklift

Front-end Loader ticket

Job description

Our client is a leading environmental services company providing waste management and resource recovery solutions across Australia. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability and reliable service, they are seeking a motivated person to join their team.

What You Will Be Doing

You will be operating an array of HR vehicles in various applications of waste management. This may include: Front Lift, Side Lift, Hook Lift and potentially Vacuum Trucks for liquid waste.
You will also be required to assist with general yard operations.

What You Will Need

HR Open Licence - with at least two years experience operating Heavy Rigid vehicles.

HRWL - Forklift (highly desirable)

Front-end Loader ticket (highly desirable)

Self-motivated and able to work autonomously

High attention to detail

Commitment to workplace health and safety

Good mechanical aptitude

Previous truck or waste management experience advantageous

What's In It For You

$41.84-$42.00 per hour

Monday to Friday work

Consistent 8-10 hour shifts

Overtime potential

Variety of hands-on duties and machine operation

Opportunity to work with a well-established environmental services company

Potential for occasional regional away work