HR Vacuum Truck Operator

4 days ago

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia JR Richards & Sons Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Love Being on the Road? Like Getting Your Hands Dirty?

Join JR Richards & Sons as a Casual Vacuum Truck Operator – Coffs Harbour

If you're someone who loves variety in your day, enjoys operating top-quality gear, and thrives in a team that values what you do - we want to hear from you

We're on the lookout for a Vacuum Truck Operator to join our Industrial Services team in Coffs Harbour. This casual role gives you the best of both worlds: interesting work, steady hours, and the chance to build your skills with a company that's been leading the way in resource recovery for over 60 years.


About JR Richards & Sons

Driving Sustainability. Delivering Excellence.

We're a proudly Australian, family-owned business providing sustainable waste management solutions across regional NSW and northern Victoria. With 570+ team members and a modern fleet of 400+ heavy vehicles, we're one of the most respected names in the industry.

Every year, we recover more than 100,000 tonnes of recyclables and organics from landfill thanks to our cutting-edge facilities and amazing people.

At JR Richards & Sons, we:

  • Put safety first
  • Celebrate diversity and teamwork
  • Encourage innovation and growth
  • Are proud to be an equal opportunity employer

About the Role – Not Your Average Driving Job

This is a hands-on, technical role for someone who's ready to get stuck in and take pride in doing a job well.

As a Vacuum Truck Operator, you will:

Operate high-performance vacuum units and industrial cleaning equipment

Carry out clean-up and material recovery at various customer sites

Troubleshoot and solve problems out in the field

Stay active – there's lifting, moving, and operating gear involved

Work as part of a great crew that has each other's backs


What You'll Need to Succeed

  • HR Licence (minimum requirement)
  • Experience operating heavy vehicles
  • White Card (General Construction Induction)
  • A strong work ethic and safety-first mindset
  • Great communication and a team-player attitude
  • Physically capable for active work (lifting, manoeuvring gear, etc.)

Bonus Points If You Have:

  • Industrial Services, High Pressure Water Jetting, or Vacuum Tanker experience
  • Tickets for Confined Space, Working at Heights, or HP Water Jetting
  • Or you're ready to learn and we'll train you up

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Great hourly rate + overtime opportunities

Casual stability with consistent work available

Modern trucks and top-tier equipment no old rust buckets here

Work with a tight-knit, supportive team that enjoys what they do

Learn from the best with on-the-job training and mentoring

Keep fit without needing a gym membership


Ready to Roll? Apply Now

It's easy to get started—just send us your details and we'll be in touch

Email your resume and RMS Driving Record to:

Want to chat about the role first?

Call Katlyn Smith-Allan – Internal Recruiter on


Join a team that's helping build a cleaner, greener future—one job at a time.

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