[Hiring] Landfill Operator @Shire of Wyndham

Role Description

We are looking for a motivated Operator to join our Landfill Team in Kununurra to assist in ensuring the efficient operation of the disposal site and providing landfill attendant services. The role will also focus on ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements as well as providing high standards of customer service to members of the general public. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring daily pre-operational checks and prescribed plant/machinery maintenance is carried out fully and all faults or defects are reported;
• Maximising the efficiency of the plant and machinery on all tasks;
• Constructing and maintaining landfill storm water swale drains, retention ponds and internal roads;
• Compacting waste at the landfill tip face, pushing up of waste and recyclable material and operating the water and hook lift trucks on a daily basis;
• Providing high quality customer service to residents, contractors and business owners at all times (face to face, via phone or in writing) in accordance with the Shire’s Customer Service Charter;
• Assisting with gate keeping duties as required, including but not limited to:
• Operating boom gate and/or weighbridge;
• Keeping accurate computer-based records relating to waste received and distributing in accordance with policies and procedures;
• Processing cash and EFTPOS payments;
• Monitoring and inspecting vehicles;
• Maintaining waste registers;
• Checking loads of rubbish for asbestos, oil, tyres, batteries, chemicals and other hazardous goods and ensuring waste complies with licence requirements;
• Directing customers to correct tipping areas and arranging for assistance where required.
• Undertaking general housekeeping/cleaning duties of gatehouse and site as required in order to maintain a safe, clean and tidy work area;
• Seeking ways to improve performance in association with other team members and their Supervisor;
• Attending and participating in toolbox meetings, inductions and training, as required;
• Attending and participating in team meetings, inductions and training and following organisational specific procedures and processes when/where required.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications;
• Current unrestricted WA Manual “MR’ or “HR” Class Driver’s Licence (essential);
• Current First Aid qualifications (desirable but not essential).

Requirements

• Experience in the ability to work outdoors in East Kimberley conditions;
• Ability to safely operate relevant equipment;
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

• 6 weeks annual leave;
• 12% employer superannuation, with the Shire offering to match up to an additional 5% in co-contributions when the employee contributes an equivalent amount;
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest expenses;
• 11 public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' per year;
• Flexible working arrangements;
• Shire provided corporate uniforms;
• Opportunities for professional development;
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health assessments, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services.

Company Description

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is extremely important. We are committed to employing people who share the SWEK Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Communication, and Respect; these Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at SWEK.