Waste Transfer Station Operator - Casual & Community-Minded

Shire of Glenelg; Portland; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Glenelg Shire Council invites applications for two casual Transfer Station Operator roles at our Waste Transfer Stations in the Portland area. You will greet community members, assess loads, process payments, and maintain a clean, safe site while operating loaders and other machinery.

Ideal candidates hold a Victorian Driver’s Licence with licences for Loader, Excavator, and Forklift being highly regarded. Strong customer service and safety awareness are essential, plus Working with Children and

Qualifications

• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• Loader, Excavator, and Forklift licences (highly regarded).
• Proven experience operating plant and machinery safely.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• A valid Working with Children Check and a satisfactory Police check.

Responsibilities

• Greeting community members, assessing waste loads, processing payments at the weighbridge and maintaining a clean, organised facility.
• Safely operating plant and equipment around the site, including loaders, excavators, and forklifts.
• Undertaking regular site inspections and litter collections to ensure a safe, welcoming, and tidy environment for everyone.
• Helping residents with recycling choices and managing resources like green waste, cardboard, tyres, and e-waste to maximize landfill diversion.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Loader operation

Forklift operation

Excavator operation

Safety awareness

Tools

Driver's Licence (Victorian)

Loader licence

Excavator licence

Forklift licence

Job description

Glenelg Shire Council invites applications for two casual Transfer Station Operator roles at our Waste Transfer Stations in the Portland area. You will greet community members, assess loads, process payments, and maintain a clean, safe site while operating loaders and other machinery.

Ideal candidates hold a Victorian Driver’s Licence with licences for Loader, Excavator, and Forklift being highly regarded. Strong customer service and safety awareness are essential, plus Working with Children and