Plant Operator Waste Facilities

Description:

Plant Operator Waste Facilities
The Opportunity
To undertake the plant operating duties at landfill and transfer stations whilst providing a high level of customer satisfaction to residents and other customers.
About Us
Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.
Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Undertake landfill and transfer station site works
Perform labouring duties as required
Operate various equipment and plant at designated waste sites
Carry out daily vehicle inspections in accordance with the vehicle checklist and report any faults found
Maintain vehicle in accordance with Council procedures
Prepare daily written reports of status of works undertaken
Collect recyclables from off-site locations
Report identified weeds
Respond to internal and external customer request as required
Participate in toolbox and team meetings
Collect commercial waste from premises in accordance with the daily collection program and service specifications as required
Collect spillage of waste from the road reserve within the allocated collection area
Undertake special collections at designated premises as required
Operate weighbridge
Collect payments from landfill customers
Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position eg. timesheets
Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required
Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
Compulsory
Queensland C class drivers licence
Queensland Construction White Card or Blue Card (General Safety Induction)
Desirable
Current C class drivers licence
Certificate of Competency – Self-Propelled Compactor or Roller Compactor
Certificate of Competency – Front-End Loader
ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Compulsory
Experience operating heavy vehicles and plant
Demonstrated labouring experience
Sound level of literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills
Sound level of computer literacy
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Experience working under minimal supervision
Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices
Desirable
Experience in the operation of waste collection
Experience operating waste collection vehicles and equipment
Other plant operator tickets
Local Government experience
How to Apply
Information on how to apply is in our application package, which can be obtained from our website www.banana.qld.gov.au or by calling 07 4992 9500.
Applications close: 22 July 2024