Resource Recovery Operator

**Position Number**:P00915

**Directorate**:Cultural & Community Services

**Service**:Resource Recovery & Waste Services

**Location**:Blaxland Waste Management Facility

**Date**
**Created/Updated**17/10/2023

**Position Classification**:Grade (3)

**POSITION PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE**

To carrying out all operational duties at the Waste Management Facility, in a safe and
professional manner. To work within and contribute to a multi-skilled team that promotes
council’s service image by providing courteous, responsive, and effective customer service.

**RELATIONSHIPS**

**Reports to**:(Position Title)**Team Leader, Blaxland Waste Facility

**Report to**:(Position Number)**P01015

**Staff Responsibility**:N/A

**Key Internal Relationships**:Management, Fleet, Compliance Officer, and
Blaxland Waste Facility Staff.

**Key External Relationships**:Customers, Contractors, and Regulatory
Authorities (EPA, Sydney Water)

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- To work within and contribute to a multi-skilled team environment.
- Operate relevant machinery to effectively undertake the day-to-day operations of the
- Waste Management Facility. This machinery includes, but is not limited to:

- Truck & Trailer combination
- Hook Lift Truck
- Front End Loader
- Backhoe Loader
- Forklift
- Excavator (Both Tracked & Wheeled)
- Material Handler
- Telehandler
- Tracked Loader
- Waste Compactor
- Bailer & Other Processing Machines

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- Operate computerized weighbridge, issue receipts, handle monies and complete

associated reconciliations when required.
- Manage vehicle movements and traffic flow into and around the Small Vehicle Area to

ensure safe and efficient site operation.
- Inspect incoming vehicles to ensure that no excluded materials are delivered and that

waste loads are accurately categorized and sent to the most appropriate unloading
area.
- Identify asbestos containing materials through visual inspection or undertake asbestos

testing with supplied equipment.
- Undertake relief work where required.
- Conduct and/or assist with Water Sampling when required.
- Assist in the Community Recycling Centre as directed.
- Monitor and record on the volumes of materials received/stockpiled in the Recycling,

Re-use, E-Waste, and Hazardous Waste sheds to ensure efficient recovery of
resources.
- Maintain basic service, contractor attendance and other records as directed.
- Undertake minor maintenance and care of vehicles and equipment.
- Follow safe operating procedures and report any unsafe plant & equipment or practices.
- Provide a high-quality customer service that is delivered in accordance with Council’s
- customer service objectives.
- Follow safe operating procedures and report any unsafe plant, equipment, or practices
- to the Team Leader/Coordinator.
- Participate in the review of all work procedures as directed and attend toolbox meetings

as required.

**Guiding Principles**_(mandatory section do not delete)- We act as one organisation responding to the changing needs of our LGA and community.
- We are strategy led, driven by our Community Strategic Plan with clear priorities and focus.
- We are service focused ' we continuously improve service provision and provide excellent
- customer service.
- We collaborate and work together to achieve our outcomes.
- We ensure safety and well-being is at the centre of our organisation, operations, and culture.
- We are a financially sustainable organisation, living within our means, ensuring best value

resource allocation.

These Guidelines complement the Council’s adopted Values of: Work Together; Work Safe Home
safe; Service Excellence; Value for Money; Trust and Respect; and Supporting Community.

**Workplace Health & Safety**_(mandatory section do not delete) _

Ensure compliance with WHS obligations and responsibilities as outlined in Councils policies and
procedures and under the relevant WHS legislation. These include but are not limited to: identifying
potentially unsafe situations or work practices and notifying your Supervisor or Manager (or the Health,
Safety Manager/Area Safety Representative); never performing a task that you believe is dangerous or
for which you do not have the experience, or have not received appropriate instructions and training or
where the correct equipment to carry out the task safely is not available; always work in a safe manner
and in accordance with safety instructions, where applicable; use the work equipment supplied for the
job, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions), and any personal protective equipment, which
the Council deems necessary and has provided; be safety aware and report any actions to your line
manager which will assist the Council to meet its legal workplace health and safety obligations.

You have the right to cease or direct cessation of unsafe work. In addition, you are always required to
comply with Councils Asbestos Management Plan and Policy.

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