Waste Pump Truck Driver

Kennards Hire; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Profit share

Employee discounts

Awards night & social events

Job summary

Kennards Hire is seeking a Waste Pump Truck Driver to join our Penrith Distribution Centre in the Greater Western Sydney area. You will operate and maintain a waste pump truck to collect, transport, and dispose of liquid and solid waste safely, aligning with our safety and environmental standards.

Requirements include a current MR/HR license, ability to work Saturdays on a rotating roster, physical fitness, and a positive, proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Current MR/HR license required.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Able to work Saturdays on a rotating roster.
• Physically fit to lift and stand for long periods.
• Willingness to undergo background checks.

Responsibilities

• Drive MR truck with toilet servicing tank.
• Service toilets, pump out effluent, and replenish supplies.
• Complete toilet cleaning schedule for the run.
• Finish required paperwork including pre-start checks.
• Transport between worksites daily; load/unload portable toilets.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Maintain vehicle, tank and pump setup; manage on-board stock.

Skills

MR/HR License

Job description

Waste Pump Truck Driver - Permanent full-time
Sanitation Services Sydney - Penrith

• Largest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand
• We'll back you all the way with the tools and resources you need to succeed.
• No experience required | Hands on training provided | Current MR Licence a must
• $95,200 salary package inclusive of super ($85,000 base salary + 12% Super) + profit share bonus + weekend allowance

With Kennards Hire You Can

As a company that's been around since 1948, we know what matters most: family and it's at the heart of everything we do. We're the largest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand, with more than 2,000 team members located at over 200 sites and branches. Our mission is clear: we want to be the best hire company in the world. We're committed to growing sustainably and innovating in ways that benefit our people, our customers and our business. And at the end of the day, we're all focused on delivering what we say we will do - make our customers' jobs easy.

About the role,

Our Penrith Distribution Centre is the home to several specialist branches/teams, taking advantage of grouped logistics, repair and maintenance functions. In the DC, we have our Access, Earthmoving & Site Service, Traffic & Pump & Power specialist businesses.

We are seeking a Waste Pump Truck Driver to join our team in the Greater Western Sydney area. In this role, you will operate and maintain a waste pump truck to safely collect, transport, and dispose of liquid and solid waste materials. You will ensure all waste management activities align with Kennards Hire's values, standards, and procedures while maintaining a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and exceptional customer service. The driver plays a key role in upholding environmental safety standards and delivering reliable waste collection and disposal services.

This role requires you to;

• Drive a MR Truck fitted with a toilet servicing tank
• Servicing toilets including using a hose to pump out effluent from toilets, cleaning and sanitising the toilets, replenishing the toilets with fresh water, and refilling consumables such as toilet paper
• Completing a time sensitive toilet cleaning schedule for an allocated run
• Completion of required paperwork including pre-start checklists
• Driving between numerous worksites each day
• Safely load and unload of portable toilets
• Provide exceptional customer service in all customer interactions
• Commitment to maintaining clean and safe work method practices
• Maintain vehicle, tank and pump setup and to manage stock on board the truck.

About you

• A current HR/MR License
• The availability to work Saturdays on a rotating roster
• This role requires some physical components including lifting and standing on your feet for long periods. A level of physical fitness is required and the ability to pass a drug test
• Be proactive and keen to learn new skills
• An interest in machinery and equipment, although training will be provided
• A positive attitude and team player
• Ability to work well unsupervised and within a team and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Please note during the interview process you will need to provide a copy of your driving record

Join our team

You can always tell someone who works at Kennards Hire. They're well-rounded, fair-dinkum and damn good at what they do. Once you walk through our door, we'll back you all the way with the tools and resources you'll need to succeed. You'll be trusted as part of our family, supported to lead in many ways and have opportunities to develop and grow your expertise.

There's also a great range of employee benefits and rewards on offer including:

• All the training and development you need to build a successful career with us
• Pathways to pursue your career, nationally and internationally
• Additional financial benefits if you stay with us for more than five years (to say thanks for your loyalty)
• Opportunity for profit share
• Great employee discount rates on our hire gear
• Our annual awards night, team BBQs and many other fun social events.
• As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete background checks which may include a police and medical check.

So, whether you're starting out, switching roles, changing industries or ready to make your next career move, With Kennards Hire You Can.