Landfill Operator (Weighbridge)

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• temporary full time - 76 hours per fortnight
• the package: $58,097 to $69,281 plus superannuation, per annum
• location - Grafton Regional Landfill, Elland 
• shifts are on a rostered basis
• ideally, preferred fortnightly shift to be 9 days on (9.5 hour working days) and 5 days off. 

About the role

Council has a position available in its Waste and Sustainability team for a Landfill Operator (weighbridge) at the Grafton Regional Landfill on a temporary 5 month contract. 

The primary role of this position is to operate the Grafton Regional Landfill weighbridge, and carry out daily waste management operations at the Landfill, ensuring facilities are managed in accordance with NSW EPA licence conditions. This role requires strong customer service skills, great attention to detail/accuracy and computer literacy is essential.

Shifts will be rostered and preferably 9 days on (9.5 hour working days) and 5 days off.

Download the position description here.

Contact

Andrew Buchanan, Waste Services Supervisor  on (02) 6643 0860

Closing date

Tuesday 12 November 2024 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information

This position is located at Grafton Regional Landfill, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

How to apply:

• All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
• Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
• For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website. 

For this application you will be required to supply a resume and relevant certificates and licences.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.