Waste Truck Operator

Tropical Waste Services; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above industry rates

Overtime pay and penalties

Modern fleet

Variety of work

Job summary

Tropical Waste Services is currently looking for Truck Drivers to service Townsville and surrounding areas. We are locally owned and operated, dedicated to reliable waste collection services.

Responsibilities include safe operation of a range of vehicles – vacuum trucks, hook lifts, and forklifts – and maintaining vehicle presentation. You will perform loading and unloading of commercial waste, ensure high safety standards, and work as part of a team with a professional presentation and strong

Qualifications

• HR licence required at minimum.
• Professional presentation and strong customer service ethic.
• Strong commitment to safety and willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a range of vehicles including vacuum trucks, hook lifts, front lifts and forklifts.
• Maintain the presentation of vehicles both inside and out.
• Perform loading and unloading duties of commercial and industrial waste.
• Ensure high standards of safety compliance on all tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Safety

Teamwork

Vehicle operation

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Tropical Waste Services is currently looking for Truck Drivers. We are locally owned and operated servicing Townsville and surrounding areas.

Skills and experience required:

Current HR licence minimum.

A professional presentation and manner with strong customer service ethic.

A strong commitment to safety; and a willingness to work as part of team.

Your responsibilities will include:

Safe operation of a range of vehicles, including but not limited to: Vacuum trucks/hook lifts/front lifts, delivery truck flatbed including Forklift.

Maintaining presentation of vehicles both inside and out.

Perform loading and unloading duties of commercial and industrial waste.

Ensure high standards of Safety compliance.

What we offer:

Above Industry Standard Rates, overtime, and penalties.

Modern Fleet

Variety of work

We deal with all different streams of waste (grease trap, Oily Water, Sewage, Dry Rubbish etc). A tolerance for smells is a must, if you struggle with odours this isn't the job for you.