Waste Transfer Operator — Flexible Full-Time Opportunity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Generous leave entitlements

Long service leave

Paid Parental Leave

Employee assistance program

Health and wellbeing program PSCare

Free parking on site

Job summary

Port Stephens Council is seeking a Waste Operator for the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station. You will operate plant, work on the floor, and assist the weighbridge while delivering excellent customer service to the community.

The role requires a Certification III in Waste Management and safe manual handling, with a permanent full-time contract and 38 hours per week, including opportunities for overtime and a supportive WHS culture.

Qualifications

• Certification III in Waste Management required.
• Experience operating frontend loader/backhoe to self-load standard.
• Safe manual handling techniques with proven track record.
• Strong communication skills in a customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and front-end equipment as required.
• Work on the floor and assist in the weighbridge when needed.
• Provide positive customer service to the community.
• Support WHS compliance across the transfer station.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Certification III in Waste Management

Job description

Port Stephens Council is seeking a Waste Operator for the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station. You will operate plant, work on the floor, and assist the weighbridge while delivering excellent customer service to the community.

The role requires a Certification III in Waste Management and safe manual handling, with a permanent full-time contract and 38 hours per week, including opportunities for overtime and a supportive WHS culture.