Suction Sweeper Operator

• Full time, Ongoing
• Band 3, Starting salary $62,093 (Inc Industry Allowance) plus superannuation
• Base hourly rate $31.42 per hour plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney. 

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role

You will maintain the cleanliness within the Greater City of Bendigo by suction sweeping curb, channel and road pavements in the CBD’s urban and rural areas in accordance with service standards.

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mechanical plant equipment and ensuring the vehicles are kept clean and maintained in accordance with workshop schedules. You will also assist in cleaning brick and bluestone gutters, roundabouts, splinter islands, bus shelters, school crossings and mediums.

Early starts will be undertaken as required. Shifts are from 5:00am – 2:00pm weekdays (Monday - Friday) and a regular overtime roster (including Saturdays and/or Sundays and/or Public Holidays). 

About You 

As the successful applicant, you will have a trade certificate and/or relevant knowledge and skills associated with suction sweeping. You will also have a current drivers license with Heavy Rigid (HR) endorsement.

A satisfactory police records check is required for this position.

Benefits

• Annual salary increases | Learning and development opportunities
• Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives
• Base hourly rate $31.42 per hour plus superannuation

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Mick Aylett, Operations Coordinator on 0428 595 156.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 20 November 2024.