Careers at Council
Weighbridge Operator
Closes: Jul 04, 2024
- Salary: $60,229 - $67,695 p.a. plus 11.5% Super
- Permanent, Full Time
- Adverse Working Conditions Allowance – Level 2
About the role
This is a permanent, full-time position working 38 hours per week between 7.15 am and 5.15 pm.
This is a permanent, full-time position working 38 hours per week between 7.15 am and 5.15 pm.
This position will be primarily based at the Ulladulla Recycling & Waste Depot. You may be required to work at various locations, including Huskisson, and West Nowra. Additionally, you may be required to work at the seven (7) other sites including Kangaroo Valley, Berry, Callala, Sussex Inlet, Bendalong, Lake Conjola, and Kioloa as required.
A monthly roster will be implemented to support the business requirements, which operates seven days a week. Candidates selected for this role will be responsible for working shifts which may include weekends and public holidays as required.
Duties
Reporting directly to the Waste Depot Supervisor, the focus of this position is to:
Reporting directly to the Waste Depot Supervisor, the focus of this position is to:
- Ensure the correct classification, ticketing, charging and destination of waste received at the depot, as well as the dispatching and ticketing of outbound materials.
- Provide customer service, training, and support for Council’s Waste Depot weighbridge.
- operations.
- Provide clerical and administrative support to facilitate the efficient and effective delivery of
- Council’s services.
- Ensure that all communication provided is correct, factual, timely, customer-focused and in accordance with the relevant legislative requirements and Council procedures.
- A detailed list of duties follows:
- Open weighbridge office and perform start up procedure for Council’s Waste Depot weighbridge.
- Work in co-operation and collaboratively with all team members to achieve Councils waste operational goals.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and Council’s policies and procedures.
- Assess customer loads and provide directions for diverting reusable or recyclable items from landfills to promote sustainable waste management practices with the community.
- Input details into the computerised waste tracking system.
- Accept payments as, cheques, EFTPOS, Account or voucher.
- Perform end of day balance and banking reconciliation.
- Respond to telephone queries and calls for booking in loads.
- Perform administration tasks as directed by the Team Supervisors Waste Operations.
- Provide on-the-job training or mentoring for Waste Depot Operators and Waste Attendants working on the weighbridge system.
Skills & ExperienceIn order to be successful in the position, you will possess:
- Certificate II in Waste Management or Administration, Civil Construction, or equivalent experience
- Class C Driver’s Licence
- Willing to obtain or hold a current SafeWork NSW Construction Induction Training Card (i.e. White card)
- Experience in administration, weighbridge operation, payments, and customer service.
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)
About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs
How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- In your previous positions have you actively participated in WHS practices?
- How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?
Contact: Elizabeth Smith – Waste Operations Coordinator – 02 4429 5687
Applications Close: Thursday 4 July 2024 (at Midnight)
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.
