Operator - Transfer Station - JJ's Waste & Recycling

1 month ago

Airlie Beach, Australia JJ's Waste & Recycling Full time
  • No Experience Required | Growing Business | Rotating Roster | Permanent Role
  • Uniform & PPE Provided | Modern & Safe Fleet maintained in our workshops
  • Job Security | Salary | Essential Services | Work/Life Balance | Great Team

Everybody knows a JJ’s Truck when they see one . . . our iconic green and gold fleet head out rain or shine for collections in your area.

But did you know we have 23 divisions, 135 sites nationally, employ nearly 3000 people and operate a fleet of over 2300

We do more than collect the bin from your street, we also convert waste into clean energy, divert food waste from landfill and convert to compost, manufacture customised waste management equipment, asbestos removal, refine and recycle oil, manage and maintain our fleet inhouse and have our own bespoke technology systems.

Our teams include Drivers/Operators, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Customer Service, Operations, Finance, IT/Digital, Environment, Engineering, Industrial Chemists, Safety, Administration and much more . . .

With so much opportunity, what is your career path?

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Based in Cannonvale (Whitsundays), we are seeking an Entry Level Operator for our Transfer Station in the area.

You will be a motivated team player with strong communication skills and great safety record – we can teach you the rest

You will be working with a safe, modern and reliable fleet. We are an essential services industry, offering stability to employees and reliability to our customers.

You will enjoy family friendly hours – no more long haul, DIDO or FIFO, as well as great pay rates - particularly for those interested in overtime or additional work

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operate onsite plant and equipment as required. 
  • Take ownership of plant machinery eg. Pre and post start checks
  • Direct traffic within the transfer station and provide general information to customers as required
  • Control the placement of waste and recyclables being deposited by customers, to maximise resource recovery
  • Maintain all buildings, grounds, roadways and landscaping - clean and tidy condition at all times
  • Undertake general labouring and administrative duties as directed

ABOUT YOU

  • 4 days on, 4 days off roster (salary)
  • Experience in the waste industry (ideally)
  • Strong work ethic with a can-do attitude 
  • Enjoy working outdoors in a hands-on environment

SKILLS

  • HR Truck and Backhoe licence advantageous - don't have one? We can train you
  • A proven safety record and knowledge of safety systems and procedures
  • Ability to work in a small team or autonomously
  • Experience within the waste industry - highly regarded, but not essential
  • Interest and ability to work overtime and weekends 
  • Be subject to a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing

BENEFITS

We appreciate there is more to life than work, we provide a variety of work options to ensure the job gets done; with competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location including:

  • The stability of a national, Australian family owned and operated business with over 90 years’ experience 
  • Uniform and PPE
  • Upskilling and 3rd party training & assessments provided 
  • Work/life balance
  • Essential services industry – job stability
  • Full-time, permanent role
  • 4 days on, 4 days off roster (salary)
  • Onsite parking
  • Career development and growth opportunities 
  • Introductory and ongoing training 
  • Health-fund discounts
  • Salary sacrificing and novated leasing 
  • Banking partnerships – including financial, budgeting and mortgage advice
  • Discounts at over 100 retailers (including groceries and fuel)
  • Car servicing, parts and accessories discounts – plus new car discounts

NEXT STEPS

Interested applicants should APPLY NOW

Depending on the role, the recruitment process may vary slightly; this may include a phone interview, face-to-face interview, skills-based assessment, pre-employment medical and of course, an opportunity to meet the team.

To view our other vacancies or more information about the role go to: www.jjswaste.com.au/careers 

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Established in 1932, JJ’s Waste & Recycling (formerly J.J. Richards & Sons Pty Ltd) is Australia’s largest, family-owned and operated waste management company.

From humble beginnings as a small family business, our team has grown across Australia, NZ & the US, and we’re passionate about effective waste management.

With a dynamic attitude that values our people, their safety and the environment. We strive for an innovative, collaborative, and high-performance culture that celebrates the contribution of every employee. 

No agencies please, we’ve got this one covered Unsolicited communication will result in the forfeiture of any engagement or partnership.

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