Waste & Recycling Attendant — 9‑Day Fortnight, 38h/wk

Dubbo Regional Council; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38-hour week with 9-day fortnight

Salary packaging options

Rainbow Cottage Childcare

Novated vehicle leasing

Self-education expenses

Disability/income protection insurance

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing Program

Annual flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Dubbo Regional Council is seeking a Waste & Collection Attendant to support the Resource, Recovery and Efficiency branch in Dubbo. You will perform waste classification, operate diverse plant, and help deliver a positive customer experience across Dubbo and Wellington urban areas.

The role requires a HR licence, construction induction, and strong teamwork with a focus on safety and efficiency in a changing waste management environment.

Qualifications

• Plant operator competence in loader, compactor, forklift, bobcat and/or other plant operation applicable to landfill operations including mechanical aptitude.
• Class HR Drivers Licence.
• Work Cover construction induction card.
• General administrative skills demonstrating a competent level of literacy, numeracy, basic computer skills and cashier work.
• Good customer service and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work co-operatively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking waste classification in line with best practice to ensure positive environmental, social and financial outcomes.
• Providing a positive customer experience.
• Diverting waste material away from landfill through the effective packaging and processing of waste material for recycling or treatment.
• Competently and optimally operating heavy plant such as Loader, Compactor, Forklift, Skid Steer, Hook Lift, Truck, Watercart.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Literacy and numeracy

Cashier skills

Education

Class HR Drivers Licence

Work Cover construction induction

Tools

Side-lift waste collection truck operation

Weighbridge equipment knowledge

Dubbo region geography knowledge

Job description

Dubbo Regional Council is seeking a Waste & Collection Attendant to support the Resource, Recovery and Efficiency branch in Dubbo. You will perform waste classification, operate diverse plant, and help deliver a positive customer experience across Dubbo and Wellington urban areas.

The role requires a HR licence, construction induction, and strong teamwork with a focus on safety and efficiency in a changing waste management environment.