Waste Management Centre Plant Operator (9293)
Share
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Group and Team: City Resilience Group and Waste Management team
Network: Infrastructure & Assets Network
Location: McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre
Employment status: Two roles are available
- Role 1 - 2 Year Fixed term role - Full-time - 7 days operations
- Role 2 - Full-time - Permanent role - 7 days operations
Salary range: $71231 per annum 13.5% superannuation.
- Contribute directly to Hobarts environmental and recycling goals.
- Develop handson skills with modern plant equipment and waste operations.
- Make a positive impact by supporting safe clean and efficient public services.
About the role
The position contributes to the implementation of the City of Hobarts Waste Management Strategy by supporting the daily delivery of safe efficient and cost-effective waste management operations. A particular focus of the role is on rehabilitation of the landfill and enhanced resource recovery.
Role accountabilities include:
- Responsible for the delivery of landfill and transfer station operations organic recycling and other waste recycling and resource recovery services.
- Coordinate the implementation of landfill rehabilitation plans including capping revegetation and erosion control.
- Operate and maintain plant and equipment at the transfer station in accordance with the plant operation manual and workshop operators standing instructions.
- Provide information to the general public on effective waste management disposal recovery and recycling activities.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description for Waste Management Centre Plant Operator
About you
In this role youll be handson across landfill transfer station and resource recovery operations keeping our sites clean compliant and welcoming for the community.
You confidently operate plant and equipment manage traffic safely and offer friendly guidance to customers doing the right thing with their waste. Your understanding of WHS and environmental requirements helps ensure our sites meet bestpractice standards every day.
Physically fit proactive and teamfocused you bring a strong work ethic and a commitment to improving waste recovery and environmental outcomes. If you care about doing the job well and doing it safely youll be a valued member of our team.
We want you on our team with the following mandatory qualifications and experience
- Completion of Certificate III in Waste Management (CPP30719) or the ability to acquire.
- Current Heavy Rigid Driver Licence.
- White Card
- Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
- Demonstrated competency and experience to operate small to medium plant which can include Loader Excavator Compactor Tracked Loader and Heavy Rigid Truck.
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone with connections between nature history culture businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy wherever your skills talents and passions lie we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
- A wide range ofleave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership atDoone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more aboutwhat the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds abilities ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks verification of qualifications National Criminal History record check and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Learn more aboutour vision mission and values.
How to apply
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Fiona McAlpine(Program Manager Waste and Circular Economy) on 0or email
All applications must be made in the online portal and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application please email details of the issue to . Please note that we do not accept applications after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application please contact us prior to the closing time.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud do not upload or email personal documents such as Drivers licences passports or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- You will be required to declare you hold the required documentation/licence and
- If you are the successful candidate in the process you will be required to have the originals sighted by People and Culture before commencing in the new role.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
Key Skills
- Medical Collection
- Forklift
- Distributed Control Systems
- caterpillar
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Math
- Wastewater
- Mechanical Knowledge
- OSHA
- Maintenance
- Programmable Logic Controllers
