Waste Transfer Station Operator

Shire of Banana; Taroom; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shire of Banana in Taroom, Queensland is seeking a hands-on Waste Transfer Station operator responsible for safe operation, waste segregation and high-quality customer service at the council facility.

You will work under limited supervision, maintain WHS compliance and liaise with the public and authorities. Weekend shifts and training are expected as required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Literate and numerate with clear written and spoken communication.
• Experience dealing with the public or customers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe operation of Council’s waste transfer station.
• Safely receive and segregate waste and recyclables to maximise resource recovery.
• Respond to internal and external customers with accurate and timely waste management advice.
• Maintain workplace health and safety standards and legislative compliance.
• Promote the Council’s image and public relations.
• Liaise with clients, staff, the public and authorities.
• Undertake routine administrative tasks, e.g., timesheets.
• Assist senior staff to improve work processes and develop new practices.
• Participate in training and disaster response as required.
• Undertake other duties consistent with skills and training.

Skills

Strong communication

Labouring experience

Conflict resolution

Literacy and numeracy

Independent work

Education

C-class driver's license

White/Blue Card

Job description

GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION

To undertake Taroom Waste Transfer Station in accordance with Council Policies, Local Laws and legislative requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safe operation of Council’s waste transfer station
• Ensure that all incoming waste and recyclables are safely received and properly segregated to maximise resource recovery
• Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external customers. This will include providing accurate and timely advice on waste management and resource recovery at Council’s waste transfer station and assisting customers to ensure they are properly disposing of waste and recyclables.
• Ensure that workplace health and safety standards, as well as community health and environmental standards are being met and maintained in accordance with legislative requirements under the control of Council
• Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
• Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information
• Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheets
• Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices, as required
• Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory

• Queensland ‘C’ class driver’s licence
• Queensland Construction White Card or Blue Card (General Safety Induction)

Desirable

• Queensland ‘MR’ or 'HR' class driver’s licence
• Certificate of Competency – Front-End Loader
• Other plant operator tickets.

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated labouring experience
• Sound conflict resolution skills
• Sound level of literacy, numeracy and communication skills
• Experience working under limited supervision

Desirable

• Experience in dealing with the public on a daily basis
• Experience working with external contractors
• Experience operating heavy vehicles and plant
• Knowledge of waste management in local government

Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS

• Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Customer service standards
• Council’s Code of Conduct
• Environment and Sustainability policy and procedure
• Human rights legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activities
• Human Resources policies and procedures
• Financial Management policies and procedures
• Records Management policies and procedures
• Disaster Management policies and procedures

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• The employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a minimum of a class ‘C’ manual drivers licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council
• The employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as required
• The employee acknowledges that this role has been identified as working in an ‘at risk work location’ and/or is an ‘at risk worker’ and subsequently agrees to be protected by the relevant immunisations in accordance with Council’s Staff Immunisation Program and will participate in required health monitoring in accordance with the guidelines set out by council and relevant legislation and industry standards.
• The employee acknowledges this role is physically demanding and requires an adequate level of fitness to be held and maintained in order to successfully undertake manual labouring tasks.
• Commitment to and satisfactory progression through training modules in appropriate timeframes.