Professional Driver - Waste Services x 3

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 435,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Waste section and be responsible for delivering high quality waste management services to the Blacktown City community. We are seeking 3 x highly experienced and motivated drivers to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Collect residential garbage bins
• Collect unwanted residential and commercial waste using manual and mechanical aids
• Undertake bin maintenance
• Undertake clean-up crew activities as required
• Maintain daily checklists/run sheets, as required
• Report operational issues to the Waste Services leadership team
• Operate Council plant and/or vehicles with a Telematics system and GPS or similar device if applicable.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Customer service experience
• Well-developed communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and unsupervised
• Ability to locate properties using systems such as Google Maps, TechOne, Telematics, Global Positioning System (GPS), directions and signage
• Current class HR driver's licence.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in waste management collection and/or removal or similar field
• Previous experience in using Telematics systems and Global Positioning systems (GPS).

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,222.32 per week
• 38-hour working week, plus an additional compulsory 1 hour overtime per day
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every month
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child-safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, well-being and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

 Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:   

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging-out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

Closing date:           Friday 20 September 2024, 11.59 pm   

Contact officer:       Robbie Williams on 9830 9789

Internal ref:              BCC1272, BCC1279 and BCC1715