Kerbside Collection Operator

• 2 X Full time roles
• $88308.02 per annum plus Superannuation 
• Join the Waste and Cleansing team

Hume City Council is one of Australias fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person to join the team as a Kerbside Collection Operator. As a Kerbside Collection Operator you will be responsible for driving Councils side load waste collection vehicles (greater than 22.4T GCM) to carry out Councils Kerbside Waste Collection in accordance with the approved collection program and Councils Policies & Procedures.

What youll be doing:

• To conduct pre-start checks and perform routine maintenance on waste collection vehicles on a daily basis in accordance with approved pre-start check list and maintenance programs.
• To operate Councils onboard data collection system and record relevant collection information including but not limited to non-conformances; overloaded bins non-conforming bins bin placement incorrect bin and bins not presented.
• To carry out the collection and disposal programs in accordance with Councils safety policies and procedures
• To carry our Councils Waste collection and disposal programs as directed by Team Leader Kerbside Garbage
• To practice out the collection and disposal programs in accordance with Councils safety policies and procedures.
• To complete a daily timesheet and running sheet detailing activities for the day.
• Assist with other tasks as directed by Team Leader Kerbside Garbage or Operations Supervisor Kerbside Services including the clearance of public litter bins from shops and reserves.
• Return the mobile garbage bin to the same location that it was collected from this includes ensuring the bin is left standing up after collection.

The skills and experience youll bring to the role:

• Knowledge and experience related to working within the Waste industry.
• Ability to work as part of team and participate in the promotion of Councils Waste Collection Services throughout the community.
• Able to prioritise own workload and complete collection run in a timely manner
• You will have demonstrated ability to communicate with people from broad backgrounds and cultures and have the ability to work as part of a team.
• You will have a current heavy vehicle license
• Be competent in the safe operation of side loading waste vehicles is essential.

Why Hume City Council

A leader in local government were committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

Were better every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

Were in it together: At Hume everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and enthusiastic about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages people with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people LGBTIQA people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks Working with Children Check and a Criminal Record Check. 

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