Waste Management Field Operator

City of Moreton Bay; Redcliffe; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Salary with 12% super

Overtime penalty rates

Study & Training (STARS)

Job summary

City of Moreton Bay is seeking a Waste Management Field Operator to join our Field Operations team. You will perform general labour across waste management activities including bin servicing, litter collection, illegal dump cleanups and deceased animal collection, with steel-toed safety.

The role requires early mornings and weekend availability on a roster with penalties. You’ll work with a supportive team, operate and maintain waste collection equipment, and complete basic admin tasks using our

Qualifications

• Experience in similar waste management roles.
• Ability to perform manual labour safely.
• Clear communication and customer service.
• Basic admin tasks using relevant technology.

Responsibilities

• Servicing public place bins.
• Address illegal dumping.
• Litter and deceased animal collection.
• Operate and maintain waste collection compactors and light vehicles.
• Use chemicals and cleansing equipment per safety procedures.
• Complete basic documentation of daily tasks.
• Collaborate with public and team.

Skills

Manual labour

Public safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Construction Induction Card

MR Truck Licence

Job description

• $82,051 pa (ie. $41.52/hour) - incl. industry, uniform and rubbish and sanitary allowances + 12% super (level 4) + applicable weekend work and overtime penalty rates
• 76 hour fortnight

Work within our Waste Management Field Operations team and help keep our community safe, clean and enjoyable for everyone.

As a Waste Management Field Operator, you’ll carry out general labouring duties across a range of waste management activities, including public place bin servicing, street litter collection, illegal dump clean ups and deceased animal collection.

Key responsibilities include:

• servicing public place bins
• addressing illegal dumping
• undertaking litter and deceased animal collection activities
• safely operating and maintaining waste collection compactors and light vehicles
• using chemicals and cleansing equipment in accordance with safety procedures
• completing basic administrative documentation related to daily tasks
• building positive working relationships and interacting cooperatively with the public and your team

Please note, this role requires:

• availability to work earlier mornings and weekends (penalty rates apply)
• participation in Council's After Hours On Call and Programmed Overtime Roster service

About you

Ideally you'll bring experience from a similar role, along with:

• confidence working in environments that may involve unpleasant waste related tasks
• strong experience performing manual labour safely
• clear and effective communication skills
• the ability to complete basic administrative tasks using relevant technology
• good time management and self motivation
• a positive, team focused attitude in a customer service environment
• availability to start earlier mornings and be rostered across weekend days

Mandatory Requirements:

• Current Truck Licence (minimum MR - Medium Rigid)
• Construction Induction Card (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Ability to meet the role's immunisation requirements for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus and Q Fever

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Negotiated salary increase locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

Any questions - please contact our Careers team at *******@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.