Resource & Waste Plant Operator

Posted: 28/11/2024

Closing Date: 05/12/2024

**Salary**: $65,522.08 - $72,324.12

**Job Type**: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cooma

Job Category: Resource and Waste

**Package**: $65,522.08 - $72,324.12 + 11.5% Super (Grade 5 of the SMRC Salary System 2024-2025)

**Position Description**:Resource and Waste Plant Operator**

**Applications close 11:59pm, Thursday 5 December 2024**

**About The Region**: The Snowy Monaro region is a unique and culturally diverse region of south-east NSW. From our history of the Snowy Hydro Scheme, our proud agricultural industry and popular ski resorts, we are a region that has a lot to offer. With fantastic lifestyle choices, whether you are an adventure seeker or prefer the finer things in life, we really can offer it all, and all within close proximity to our nation’s capital Canberra. The Snowy Mountains region is packed with year-round experiences with so much more than snow sports and alpine walks. Glorious wildflowers blanket the alpine landscape of Kosciuszko National Park during summer, and if you love adventure sports there's rock climbing, kayaking, caving, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, and 4WD touring activities to get your heart racing. Explore the famous Snowy River, and go skiing or snowboarding on the slopes of Perisher and Thredbo - or camp under the stars at some of the most picturesque campgrounds in NSW. You'll never forget the rugged alpine scenery of Australia's largest national park. Snowy Monaro Regional Council employs over 450 staff from all walks of life and working with us will give you the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful surrounds, progress your career and make a difference in our local community.

**About the Role**:

- Contribute to the effectively deliver resource and waste services to the community in accordance with agreed performance standards
- Operate Council’s vehicles, plant and other equipment in a safe and competent manner and ensure regular maintenance checks and servicing are carried out to maintain a high level of operational standard.
- Operate assigned plant (including, but not limited to, Backhoe, Excavator, Front End Loader and Tractor) plant and equipment to complete routine waste tasks in accordance with Council’s standards, schedule of work and environmental objectives
- Promote best practice methods in waste management to the public in a friendly cooperative manner
- Maintain accurate Council records including timesheets and report operational issues to supervisor including any infringements to Council’s policies and procedures
- Contribute to tool box talks as required and follow written and oral instructions
- Contribute to the performance of Council: demonstrate professional conduct, make the best use of knowledge, experience and skills and be accountable for own decisions and actions
- Contribute to a safe workplace: comply with legislative and organisational requirements and be accountable for own decisions and actions

**About You**:
To be successful in this role you will have:

- Valid HR Licence - Ongoing employment is conditional on maintaining this Licence
(Only required for Collections positions. Not required for Landfill based positions)
- Demonstrated ability to operate allocated plant in a safe, competent and efficient manner
- NSW White Card (Construction Induction Card)
- Proven communication skills with the ability to provide excellent internal and external customer service
- Proven physical fitness to perform the inherent requirements of the role
- Demonstrated ability to carry out general laboring/maintenance repairs
- Demonstrated basic administration and computer skills to be able to complete forms, timesheets, plant sheets and other Council records
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current Class C Drivers Licence

**Desirable criteria**:

- Certificate III in waste management or demonstrated experience in waste management operations
- Demonstrated competency in a range of plant including, Skid Steer Loader, Front End Loader and Back-Hoe
- Traffic Control Licence
- Hepatitis and Tetanus Vaccinations or willingness to obtain

**How to Apply**:
**Enquiries**

For any enquiries relating the role, please contact our Recruitment Officer
Ph: 1300 345 345

At Snowy Monaro Regional Council, we are committed to providing EEO and embracing diversity. We are an inclusive workforce which reflects the unique region, community, and customers we serve. In addition to providing an encouraging and positive environment, Council is a smoke free work environment.

Please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or perform the requirements of the role.