Waste Depot Operator

2 weeks ago

Wollongong, Australia Shoalhaven City Council Full time

Salary: $57,635 - $64,780 p.a. plus 10.5% Super
- Permanent, Full Time
- L2 Adverse Working Conditions

**About the role**
This is a **permanent**, **full-time** position working 38 hours per week.

A monthly roster will be developed to support the business which operates 7 days a week. Incumbents will be required to work weekend and public holiday shifts.

You will work between West Nowra, Huskisson, and Ulladulla depending on operational needs. You will also be required to work at the 7 other sites including Kangaroo Valley, Berry, Callala, Sussex Inlet, Bendalong, Lake Conjola, and Kioloa as required.

**Duties**
Reporting directly to the Waste Depot Supervisor, the focus of this position is to:

- Operate heavy plant and vehicles at tipping faces, transfer areas or customer locations.
- Work in co-operation and collaboratively with all team members to achieve Council’s waste operational goals.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and Council’s policies and procedures.
- Open and close entrance gate at public opening and closing times.
- Participate in morning and afternoon briefs, identifying any safety related issues or operational improvements that can be implemented.
- Conduct thorough site and area of operation inspections to identify and action any safety or operational issues prior to opening and closing sites to the public.
- Conduct daily pre-operational checks and maintenance on plant and trucks (oil/water/tyre/grease/fuel/clean tracks etc.)

**Skills & Experience**
In order to be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:

- Certificate 2 in Waste Management, Civil Construction, or equivalent experience
- Previous experience working in waste management or a civil engineering environment.
- Hold a current HR Drivers licence or be willing and able to obtain as soon as practicable.
- Hold or be willing to obtain a current SafeWork NSW Construction Induction Card (i.e., White Card)
- Experience in the operation of stationery, mobile, and heavy plant
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to WHS principles and practices
- Ability and willingness to undertake physical manual work
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship

**About Shoalhaven City Council**
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.

**Benefits**
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs

**How to Apply**

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- In your previous positions have you actively participated in WHS practices?
- What do you see as the challenges in this position?

**Contact**:Elizabeth Smith - Team Supervisor****:

- Waste Services - 02 4429 5687

**Applications Close**:Thursday, 6 April 2023 (at Midnight)

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