Waste Service Operator Level 5

6 days ago

Perth, Western Australia City Of Canning Full time

Skilled in Truck Driving and/or Waste Services?
Play a vital role in ensuring a quality waste collection and disposal service for the City of Canning.
Guided by a supportive supervisor and leadership team, you will use your experience operating
heavy-rigid vehicles, trucks and related plant and machinery to provide friendly and professional customer service to the City's residents and customers.
We have full-time, permanent positions available – if you want to be part of a thriving City and great team culture, come and apply
A snapshot of your day-to-day duties:
Operate a variety of plant and vehicles including (but not limited to) Side-loading Rubbish & Recycle trucks, Schaffer Loaders, and Rear-loading Litter & Verge trucks
Act as vehicle custodian, performing pre-starts, vehicle logs and routine daily maintenance
Collect and maintain 240 litre mobile garbage bins
Collect verge-side green waste, including illegally dumped material
Litter collection, including park and street bins
Repair, assemble and deliver bins, including installation of street litter bins
Who we're looking for:
HR truck license - minimum "HR-A"
Waste industry experience and solid history operating heavy-rigid vehicles/trucks
Proven experience operating other waste collection vehicles and associated plant and machinery
Strong map-reading and navigation skills
Traffic Management Ticket and Traffic Management experience highly regarded
Professional, customer-focused and team orientated
Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks in a safe manner in all weather conditions
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks
Satisfactory National Police Clearance (under six months)
Why you'll love working at the City
Full-time permanent positions in a thriving Band 1 Local Council
38 hours a week, 4 day week (weekly RDO) and 9.5 hour days on a rotating roster
$39.41 per hour + super + overtime penalty rates for those looking for more $$$
17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave
We match super contributions to help you save for your future
Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events
Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
Complimentary membership to theCannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)
Impact the Community in a Big Way
The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference
With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day.
We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.
Ready to hit the road with us?
Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred).
You may also contact David Ellis, Coordinator Waste Operations on 0438 189 *** for a confidential discussion.
Visit our website for more information about the role.
Applications are open until 5.00pm, 28 August 2025.
We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.
This job was originally advertised via Our Mob - The Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers.

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