Waste Management Facility Operator

**JOIN OUR JOURNEY TO BECOME THE BEST COUNCIL IN AUSTRALIA**

We are looking for a passionate and hardworking **Operator** to join our Waste Management team at Singleton Council. In this role, you’ll make a real impact on the everyday lives of people within our community by achieving important outcomes for Singleton to grow and flourish.

**ABOUT US**

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community. Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services to our community, supporting our vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

**THE ROLE**

This position utilises a range of plant and equipment to carry out the day to day activities required for the management of a solid waste landfill as well as general site maintenance. This position ensures placement of materials is undertaken in accordance with Council’s Landfill Master Plan, Environmental Protection Licence, Development Approval, and other plans of management.

In collaboration with another operator, the position is responsible for:

- Undertake plant operations to move, spread, level, compact, trim and shape solid waste and cover materials, road materials and other stockpiled materials and per Council’s Safe Operating Procedures.
- Demonstrate competency in the operation of dynamic load shifting plant and equipment including, but not limited to, Dozer, Compactor, Excavator and Tractor
- Set out and maintain signage and traffic control measures within the landfill.
- Keep site and site access roads tidy, including undertaking dust control works in accordance with Council’s procedures.
- Monitor scrap steel, organics, timber and tyre management within the landfill and report to the supervisor when stocks require removal

**ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**

To be successful in this role you will have
- Demonstrated experience operating dynamic load plant equipment
- Proven competency in undertaking specified labouring duties and maintenance tasks.
- Certificate of competency for Compactor, Dozer, Front end loader, excavator and/or other heavy equipment.
- WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Card (white card).
- Class HR Drivers Licence

Certificate III in Waste Management or Certificate III in Civil Construction would be beneficial, although not essential along with prior experience in civil engineering or waste or recycling industry

Singleton Council is committed to ensuring we provide a safe place of work for our staff and visitors and require all employees to be fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 in accordance with Singleton Council's COVIDsafe Workplace Protocol.

This position is offered on a **permanent, fulltime **basis working **a 7-day roster totaling 76 hours per fortnight **.

Remuneration for this position is based on grade **7 **of the salary system which equates to a base salary between **$2,647.57 and $2,978.44 **per fortnight including shift penalties plus other award allowances and superannuation. Additional benefits include **5 weeks accrued annual leave** per year.

**WHY JOIN US?**

At Singleton Council, we are a dynamic, multi-skilled, diverse group of people who share the same passion — to deliver outstanding services and outcomes to our community. We value difference and the creativity it generates towards our productive workforce.

Working for Singleton Council you will join an Engaged, Safe, Sustainable and Performing workforce who, together, we exist to make a difference for our community. To make smart, sustainable decisions, and to go above and beyond so that our community continues to be loved locally and recognised nationally. If you are looking for a challenging and strategically focused career which delivers tangible results for the community all whilst working in a flexible, contemporary environment, join us on our journey to be the best council in Australia.
- **Be community-first**:You’ll create or support important community outcomes and will be fulfilled by the impact you have on everyday lives.
- **Help drive change, step by step**:You’ll help improve _what _we deliver and _how _we deliver it. You’ll challenge us to move forward, combining hard work and drive with professionalism and staying power.
- **Learn and grow**:You’ll develop your skills and reach new heights through the diversity of what we do and through a range of ongoing training opportunities.
- **Join a supportive, family-friendly organisation**:Commit to our journey to achieve the best outcomes for our community and we will support you to find the right balance between work and life.
- **Join a employer of choice organisation**:You'll be a part of an organisation** **that has** **innovative programs targeting staff wellbeing, recognition and inclusion as we