Truck Driver

1 month ago

Somerton, Australia JJ's Waste & Recycling Full time
  • Excellent Earning Potential | Afternoon Shift | Monday to Friday | Great Work/Life Balance
  • Uniform & PPE | Somerton | Modern Fleet & State-of-the-art Workshop | Permanent Role
  • Varied Role – Drive Trucks & Support the Mechanics | Recession-proof Industry

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

As a JJ’s Trades Assistant / HR Truck Driver, you will support our depot and workshop operations in Somerton.

On a day-to-day basis, this role will require you to drive a variety of vehicles; supporting the workshop and mechanical team. You will be working with a safe, modern and reliable fleet, serviced and maintained in our on-site workshops.

We are an essential services industry, offering stability to employees and reliability to our customers.

You will enjoy Monday to Friday hours, 3pm start time – as well as great pay rates (afternoon shift allowance/penalty rates).

KEY RESPONSIBILITITES

  • Drive a variety of trucks 
  • Move trucks to and from service centres and between depots
  • Road test vehicles; have good mechanical apitude
  • Confirm repairs have been completed / checklist confirmation
  • Pre-start vehicle inspections 
  • Assist mechanics in the workshop with service tasks
  • General workshop support including cleaning, stores and paperwork

We are an essential services industry, offering stability to employees and reliability to our customers.

ABOUT YOU

  • Current HR Licence
  • Significant experience driving heavy vehicles is essential. 
  • Well-developed people and relationship skills
  • Can-do attitude and enjoy variety in your work
  • Confident mechanical skills – conduct test drives to identify issues with brakes, steering and suspension 
  • Commit to JJ’s Waste values and be willing to embrace workplace diversity
  • Be dedicated to achieving high standards of safety compliance
  • Be subject to a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing
  • Able to provide your last 5 years’ traffic history at interview stage

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:

  • Uniform and PPE
  • Work/life balance; early start, early finish
  • Essential services industry – job stability
  • Full-time, permanent role
  • Afternoon shift
  • Monday to Friday 
  • $32+ per hour plus super
  • Overtime & BONUS
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • Onsite parking
  • Local depot / workshop
  • 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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