Transfer Station Operator
6 days ago
Infrastructure and Operations - Resource Recovery | Trades/Service
- Casual opportunity available
- HR Drivers Licence preferred + excellent customer service skills
- LGE 3-5 (CS3-5S) ($36.89 - $38.38 per hour + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle-driven and innovation-focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About the Role
The purpose of the role is to provide front line customer service by assisting customers with the use of waste disposal and recovery facilities, providing direction and advice, encouraging waste diversion and providing assistance to resolve queries.
The role provides services at the sites, including but not limited to, customer service, litter management, supervision of recycling processes, maintenance of the signage, maintenance of the hazardous waste collection sheds, supervision of the public at the transfer station, operation of conveyor/compactor system, operation of a tip well system, operation of the gatehouse, assisting the leading hand to ensure all tasks on the site are completed, and any other duties as required for the operation of the site.
This is a casual role - hours will include weekend work and cover for sick/annual leave. Work location may vary across any of Council's 5 waste facilities as required.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).
- Ability to operate, maintain and clean associated facilities and storage locations to a high standard.
- Assist customers to utilize facilities to maximise waste diversion and enhance resource recovery.
- Computer skills as required to operate weighbridge software and associated technology.
- Demonstrated experience in the waste management/disposal industry is desirable.
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Wednesday 2 April 2025
What We Offer
- Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
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