Waste Management Plant Operator — Safe, Efficient Operations

Hobart City Council; Hobart; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award wages

Employer superannuation 13.5%

Rostered Day Off

Job summary

The City of Hobart is seeking a permanent, full-time Waste Management Centre Operator in Hobart, TAS. You will support safe, efficient landfill and transfer station operations and help deliver the Waste Management Strategy.

You will operate plant and equipment, guide the public on waste disposal, manage site traffic, and keep the site compliant while working weekends as rostered. A Certificate III in Waste Management and a Heavy Rigid Licence are required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Waste Management (CPP30719) or ability to acquire.
• Current Heavy Rigid Driver Licence and White Card Registration.
• Demonstrated experience operating small to medium plant, including loaders, excavators, compactors, tracked loaders and heavy rigid trucks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and efficient landfill and transfer station operations.
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment in line with manuals, procedures and standing instructions.
• Provide clear guidance to the public on waste disposal, recycling and resource recovery practices.
• Manage site traffic and inspect incoming vehicles to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain a clean, compliant site while following all safety procedures, and support broader team operations including rostered weekend work.

Skills

Safety-focused

Reading procedures

Education

Certificate III in Waste Management (CPP30719)

Current Heavy Rigid Driver Licence

White Card Registration

Job description

The City of Hobart is seeking a permanent, full-time Waste Management Centre Operator in Hobart, TAS. You will support safe, efficient landfill and transfer station operations and help deliver the Waste Management Strategy.

You will operate plant and equipment, guide the public on waste disposal, manage site traffic, and keep the site compliant while working weekends as rostered. A Certificate III in Waste Management and a Heavy Rigid Licence are required or obtainable.