Street Sweeper Operator
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Posted on:
27 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Temporary Full time (3 months)
- $83622 per annum plus Superannuation
- Join the Waste & Sustainability 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.
Ensure that the amenity and cleanliness of the Municipal District and the maintenance of the infrastructure assets of Hume City Council are maintained and improved.
What youll be doing:
- To conduct pre-start checks and perform routine maintenance on mechanical road sweeping vehicles daily in accordance with approved pre-start check list and maintenance programs.
- To ensure that the vehicle is thoroughly cleaned at the completion of each shift including inspecting the vehicle and reporting any maintenance/repair requirements to the workshop.
- Maintain roads carparks commercial/industrial precincts shopping centres and public places to a high quality using mechanical road sweepers.
- To carry out Councils Road sweeping activities in accordance with the units programs and/or works schedules as determined by the work groups agreements.
- To carry out the collection and disposal of waste/sweepings in accordance with Councils safety policies and procedures.
- Sweeping and removal of all debris litter and vegetation/weeds from all road surfaces as needed and or as directed.
- To actively participate in Continuous Improvement meetings to ensure best practise operations and services.
- To report daily any non-conformances hazards or operational problems associated with the service.
The skills and experience youll bring to the role:
- Understanding of Council Operations in particular cleansing practices.
- Demonstrated ability to operate mechanical road sweepers.
- Current Scarab or MacDonald Johnston mechanical road and footpath sweeper Certificates of Competence would be advantageous.
- Basic Knowledge of Litter Act 1987.
- Basic Knowledge of Councils Waste and Cleansing Operations Programs Policies and Procedures.
- Demonstrated skills in basic repairs and maintenance of vehicles plant and equipment.
- Written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate with members of the public and resolve minor problems in a courteous and effective manner.
- Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
Required Certifications & Qualifications:
- Current heavy truck licence.
- Current drivers licence.
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 passionate 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 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Calipers
- Basic Math
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Math
- Packaging
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Paving
- Fireworks
- Clamp Truck
- Excavator
- Manufacturing
