Public Litter Bin Operator

• Permanent Full Time
• $75568.48 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Waste and 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.

We are seeking Public Litter Bin Operators to join our Public Litter Bins this role you will play a crucial part in delivering a high-quality public litter bin service to the Hume community. 

What youll be doing:

• To carry out the collection and disposal programs in accordance with Councils safety policies and procedures
• To carry our Councils public litter bin collection and disposal programs as directed by Team Leader Public Litter Bins
• To advise the Team Leader Public Litter Bins when bins are not collected and the reasons for the non-collection i.e. damaged surround
• 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 pre-star processes and maintenance programs.
• To ensure that the vehicle is cleaned and disinfected at the completion of each shift including inspecting the vehicle and reporting any maintenance/repairs requirements to the workshop.
• Report any damaged litterbin surround or MGB inserts to the Team Leader at completion of each shift.
• Report ongoing issues of overflowing public litterbins to the Team Leader at the completion of each shift. Report any issues with collection of public place recycling bins to the Team Leader Public Litter Bins at the completion of each shift.

The skills and experience youll bring to the role:

• Hold a current heavy vehicle licence.
• Good communication skills to practice public courtesy in conducting duties.
• Relevant experience in the operation of a waste collection vehicle
• Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Understanding of Road Rules and NHVR requirements
• Current Victorian Heavy Vehicle 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 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.

Additional Information :

Position Description

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time