Waste Depot Operator

2 weeks ago


Nowra, Australia Shoalhaven City Council Full time

Salary: $60,229 - $67,695 p.a. plus 11% Super
- Permanent/Full-Time
- Adverse Working Condition Allowance - Level 2

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

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.)

On call - Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

**Skills & Experience**
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
- Remote Working Arrangements
- 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.
- How do you effectively manage your time and ensure deadlines are met?
- What are you looking for in a new position?

**Contact**:Elizabeth Smith - Waste Depot Supervisor - 0419932532

**Applications Close**:Thursday, 7 March 2024 (at Midnight)



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