About our opportunity

As a Waste Management Facility Operator, you’ll be involved in the full day to day operations using a range of heavy/medium/light plant machinery. You’ll also be identify issues that impact the environment, and safety of the work site and managing possible risks.

In a typical day, you’ll be part of the operations at the waste management facilities, working in accordance with Environmental safety conditions, Site Based Management plans, Landfill Operator Guides and Manuals, and the Workplace Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

You’ll be supporting the Waste Services department and be an integral part of the team delivering the outputs in the landfill operations and other waste facility operations. You’ll also complete end to end admin processes, practices and procedures as required.

About you

You’ll be successful in this role when you work constructively and efficiently as a part of the team and using your great written and verbal communication skills.

You’ll also have a sound level of experience in a range of operational tasks in a regulated work environment, similar experience working in a similar position

To be eligible you’ll need a current HR class drivers license, and a Construction Induction card (used or obtained within the past 2 years, or be willing to obtain). You’ll also need current competency to operate the following machines:

• RIIMPO321F – Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations
• RIIMPO322E – Conduct civil construction tracked front end loader operations
• RIIMPO316E – Conduct self-propelled compactor operations
• RIIMPO320F – Conduct civil construction excavator operations
• RIIMPO308F – Conduct tracked dozer operations
• RIIMPO315E – Tractor Operations

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Why join the MBRC Team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay Region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 479,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a physical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by MBRC as part of the recruitment process for this role as well as a National Police History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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