Waste Ops Operator: Heavy Vehicle Driver (Full-Time, RDO)

City of Canterbury Bankstown Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Registered Day Off (RDO)

Long service leave after 5 years

Annual salary increases

Parental leave options

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The City of Canterbury Bankstown Council in Sydney, NSW is seeking an experienced Waste Operations driver to operate heavy plant and equipment, support efficient waste collection, and assist with bin delivery services. You will provide safe and reliable service to the community as part of a permanent full-time role.

Essential qualifications include a Class HR Drivers Licence, experience with heavy rigid vehicles, and knowledge of waste and street cleansing operations.

Qualifications

• Class HR Drivers Licence is required.
• Experience driving a heavy rigid vehicle.
• Experience using rear load garbage compactors or side loader.
• Knowledge and experience in waste and street cleansing activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate waste collection, street cleaning and bin delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Complete domestic, commercial and public bin collections, including bin assembly, delivery and retrieval.
• Respond to dumped rubbish and emergency requests, including road spillages and vehicle breakdowns.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance, reporting faults promptly.
• Maintain accurate operational records and comply with heavy vehicle, road safety, fatigue and load requirements.
• Work independently and collaboratively, communicating effectively for safe daily operations.

Skills

Heavy vehicle operations

Traffic control

Safety compliance

Tools

HR Drivers Licence

Job description

The City of Canterbury Bankstown Council in Sydney, NSW is seeking an experienced Waste Operations driver to operate heavy plant and equipment, support efficient waste collection, and assist with bin delivery services. You will provide safe and reliable service to the community as part of a permanent full-time role.

Essential qualifications include a Class HR Drivers Licence, experience with heavy rigid vehicles, and knowledge of waste and street cleansing operations.