Waste Operator

Port Stephens Council; Port Stephens; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangement

12% superannuation

Retention allowance

Parental leave

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Port Stephens Council is seeking a Waste Operator for the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station. You will provide positive customer service, operate plant including backhoes and forklifts, and assist at the weighbridge as required.

We value safe manual handling and strong communication, with a commitment to WHS standards. This is a permanent, full-time role with the 38-hour week and opportunities for over-time and flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated safe and effective operation of a frontend loader/backhoe to a ‘self load’ capability standard when required, and appropriate WorkCover or equivalent accreditation
• Demonstrated history of manual labouring experience and safe manual handling techniques
• Demonstrated communication skills and experience working within a customer facing environment

Responsibilities

• Provide positive customer service to the community at the Waste Transfer Station
• Operate plant on the floor and assist with weighbridge duties as required
• Work as part of a team while adhering to WHS requirements

Skills

Backhoe operation

Forklift operation

Customer service

Communication

Job description

A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!

The opportunity

Our Waste Services team have an opportunity available for a motivated and proactive individual to join their team at the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station.

Joining our team as a Waste Operator will see you working across a broad scope, not only providing positive customer service to our community, but also performing duties across operating plant, working on the floor, and assisting the weighbridge as required.

This role requires you to have experience in operating plant such as backhoes, forklifts and hold the relevant competencies. The safety of our team and the community is paramount, so a demonstrated ability to work within all WHS requirements is essential.

Communication is key in this role, allowing you to be an effective team player and someone the community looks to for advice and assistance within the Waste Transfer Station.

• This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 38 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement + ability to work over-time as desired
• Base Salary Range: $69,241 to $74,396 pa based on 38 hours / week + 12% superannuation + adverse work allowance + $2,562 retention allowance
• You will be working from the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated safe and effective operation of a frontend loader/backhoe to a ‘self load’ capability standard when required, and appropriate WorkCover or equivalent accreditation
• Demonstrated history of manual labouring experience and safe manual handling techniques
• Demonstrated communication skills and experience working within a customer facing environment

This is life at PSC!

• Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
• Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave so you can spend more time with your new little human
• Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
• Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
• Free parking on site

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