Resource Recovery Operator

To carry out all operational duties at the Katoomba Waste Management Facility, in a safe and
professional manner.

To work within and contribute to a multi-skilled team that promotes the Council’s service image
by providing courteous, responsive, and effective customer service.

**RELATIONSHIPS**

**Reports to**: Position Title Team Leader Katoomba Waste Facility

**Reports to**: Position Number P01070

**Staff Responsibility**:N/A

**Key Internal Relationships**:Waste Management Staff, Management, Fleet, Safety
Team.

**Key External Relationships**:Environment Protection Agency (EPA), Sydney Water,
Consultants, Contractors, Customers and Residents.

**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

transfer station. This machinery includes, but is not limited to:
i. Truck & Trailer combination
ii. Hook Lift Truck
iii. Front End Loader
iv. Backhoe Loader
v. Forklift

vi. Excavator (Both Tracked & Wheeled)
vii. Material Handler
viii. Telehandler
ix. Tracked Loader
x. Waste Compactor
xi. Bailer
- Polystyrene Recycling
- 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 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 the 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**
- We act as one organisation responding to the changing needs of our community while

protecting and enhancing our World Heritage environment.
- 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

for our employees, our community, and our environment.
- We are a socially, environmentally, and 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**

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.**
**COMPLIANCE AND RISK**

The position is required to comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements relating to
the operation of vehicles and machinery, including any organizational policies.***

The position is required to conduct operations s