Maitland City Council has an exciting opportunity within our Waste Services team for a skilled and reliable Waste Service/ Bulky Collection operator, looking to expand their experience across a broader range of waste collection services.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

In this role you will undertake general waste collection duties, with a main component of the role being the operation of side loading and rear loading waste collection vehicles.
Additionally, you will also have the opportunity to work across other areas of the Waste Services team including bulky waste collection and the relief collection team. You will have transferable skills, across all working areas and will provide coverage as required.
We are looking for an experience operator who not only brings technical side loading experience but also has a strong focus on safety and an eagerness to work within a supportive and growing team.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a current HR licence with demonstrated experience operating side loading waste collection vehicles, ideally in residential kerbside collection
• Be a productive and reliable team member, with a strong safety mindset, good interpersonal skills, and a commitment to delivering quality service to the community
• Be flexible and capable of supporting a variety of waste operations as needed

This role works across a 7-day roster, working 1 in 4 weekends. Shift lengths are 7.6 hours, completed within the Waste Services Operation hours from 4:15am to 4:30pm.

• Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:
• Ongoing training and development
• Fitness Passport
• Healthy Employee Progra