Waste Services Operator - Kerbside

Waste Services Operator - Kerbside

• Temporary Full Time (until June 2025) 
• $63,908 per annum + super

About Us

The Rural City of Wangaratta is a progressive and dynamic organisation that is dedicated to supporting its staff and providing high-quality services to the community. Located in the heart of Victoria’s high country, we offer a unique lifestyle with access to beautiful natural landscapes, outdoor activities, and a close-knit community. With excellent connections to nearby cities, snowfields, the bush, and a regional airport, Wangaratta is the ideal place to work, live, and play.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Waste Services Operator to provide quality waste and organics collection services for both rural and urban residences and businesses. This role will require a high level of customer service and an ability to work efficiently in the field, including the collection of domestic and commercial waste, maintaining transfer stations, landfill operations, and assisting with organics processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate waste collection vehicles, including side-loading waste compaction units, hook lift trucks, and front-end loaders.
• Ensure the efficient, safe, and productive collection of waste and organics, in compliance with local and state regulations.
• Perform daily checks on equipment and liaise with the Team Leader for necessary servicing and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records, including time sheets, plant logs, and waste management records.
• Carry out waste and organics collection duties on both rural and urban routes, emptying litter bins and street bins as required.
• Occasionally provide on-the-job training and guidance to other team members.
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety regulations and policies.
• Assist with various waste management duties as needed and coordinate with other team members.

Why work for Rural City of Wangaratta?

As a team member of Rural City of Wangaratta, you will gain access to a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Being part of an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to support you in achieving your career goals.
• Flexible employment options to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Corporate benefits, including flu injections, reduced gym membership, amongst others.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support

Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Russell Edwards, Supervisor - Kerbside Collection on r.edwards@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Applications close Monday at 3pm on 24th March 2025, although the right candidate may be appointed earlier.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer.  Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.  In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children.  These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check. 

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

• Your current contact details;
• A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
• A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
• A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
• Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.