Waste Management Centre Operator

About the role

Bathurst Regional Council is currently looking for a suitably qualified and experienced person to join the team at Council's Waste Management Centre in the critical role of Waste Management Centre Operator (WMC Operator).  

As the WMC Operator, you will be responsible for effectively compacting and covering waste material at the tip face using Council's compactor and front-end loader. You will be required to operate various items of plant in a manner appropriate to the EPA licence conditions and in accordance with WHS requirements, relevant codes and legislation. You will work across Rural Transfer Stations as well as the Waste Management Centre Transfer Station. Ideally, the successful candidates will have experience in driving and operating multi-lift trucks with trailer and skid steer loader. 

Key Requirements

• Current NSW Class HR Driver's Licence 
• Proven experience and certification of competency to operate front-end loaders and skid steer loader
• Proven experience in the operation of multi-lift trucks and bulldozer
• Working knowledge of WHS procedures including General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Experience in handling customers to reach successful outcomes
• Ability to operate a computer
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays as required (penalty rates will apply)

What we can offer

• Work/Life Balance 
• Rostered day off every third week 
• Generous leave entitlements 
• Corporate gym membership 
• Employee education assistance 
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Access to confidential employee assistance program  

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This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.

Salary: $1,155.40 to $1,213.83 per week + adverse working conditions allowance of $48.94 per week + weekend and public holiday penalty rates (when applicable) + superannuation

Position Status: Permanent Full Time 

Hours of work: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an RDO every third week

Application closing date: Sunday, 16 February 2025, at 11.59 pm

Contact Officer:  Tania Parkinson, Solid Waste Supervisor - 02 6333 6574

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. 

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

How to Apply

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia for the duration of this position to apply for this job.