Waste Driver / Attendant (Multiple Positions)

Join to apply for the Waste Driver / Attendant (Multiple Positions) role at City of Boroondara1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Waste Driver / Attendant (Multiple Positions) role at City of BoroondaraAttractive remuneration, $87,796.23 + SuperannuationOngoing, full-timeAbout BoroondaraBoroondara is continuously evolving as part of our ongoing commitment to become a truly customer centric organisation.

Through technology, innovation, collaboration and leadership, we are realigning how we work together to enhance the customer experience.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to play a vital role supporting our Transforming Boroondara Program.About the roleWe are seeking Waste Driver / Attendant to work in our Waste Operations team, which is located at the Boroondara Waste and Recycling Centre operated by the City of Boroondara.The City of Boroondara includes the well-established inner eastern suburbs of Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Canterbury, Surrey Hills, Glen Iris, Mont Albert, Ashburton Balwyn and Balwyn North.The team is responsible for weekday collection of hard, household, recyclable and organic waste.

Our team members enjoy a variety of work in densely populated residential areas and in a very busy operational work site.

Our customers are residential and small businesses.If you have experience in the Waste industry - whether from private industry or councils, or you come from the building and earthmoving industries, we welcome your application.Key responsibilities of the role include~Starting the day bright eyed and bushy tailed at 5~00am you will do bin collection either by yourself, or with one or two other team members in the vehicle with you.One of you will be the Driver for the day and the other one or two will be Attendants.Attendants will make sure the bins have cleared any parked vehicles for safe raising and tipping (collection).Team members are trained to use all vehicle types (side and rear loaders) and will be required to work on all duties, this means rotating between Driver and Attendant.Duties at the Depot include completing driver day sheets, reporting faults, operating plant equipment, vehicle maintenance - cleaning, fuelling, and greasing so vehicles are ready for the next run.Any interaction with the public will be to provide information or to report back to your manager any concerns.Driving the vehicle in a safe manner and abiding by all VicRoads road laws are high priorities.About youThis is what a successful candidate looks like~At a minimum this role, requires a Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence, and you must already be licensed when applying.You are a highly skilled Heavy Rigid or Heavy Combination Driver and have experience driving side and rear loading compaction vehicles.You have precision driving skills.

You will be driving in some streets that are narrow and you are comfortable and confident with this.Your OHS skills includes driving the truck competently and responsibly, following safe driving practices.You will join a cohesive team, where everyone engages in teamwork.It is in your nature to be a productive team member, and we want you to be a part of 'team finish' philosophy - we start together, we work together and we finish together.This also means you have a high work ethic and you are responsible - when you are at work, you do work!You have excellent relationship skills - you treat your manager and your team members with respect.

This is very important to us.You communicate really well on the job with all staff and you keep your manager updated at all times.You will use your OHS skills to ensure your work site is secure from hazards and is safe for you, your colleagues and the public, and promptly report hazards.Additional informationOur Waste Operations teams works Monday to Friday, starting at 5am and ending at 1~06pm.Your ordinary hours of work are 38 hours a week.Overtime will be paid only if you work more than 38 hours a week.Overtime work will be required from time to time, to support local community events or to meet unforeseen requirements.The advertised salary is inclusive of all Public Holidays which are worked.Public Holidays not worked are Good Friday, AFL Parade Friday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.Bin collection 'make up' days are prior to or after these 4 Public Holidays and are on a Saturday only.

Overtime is paid on these days.Why Join us?You will join a great work environment which offers~a great team culture and a fair and supportive manageractive learning and development opportunitiesprime office location in Riversdale with cafes, retail and restaurants nearbygenerous parental leave and other leave entitlementswellbeing programs, free flu vaccinations, free skin check assessmentswe focus on your health and safety at workWant to know more?Check out theEmployment requirementsTo be eligible to secure a position, you must either be an Australian citizen, orIf you have an Australian government issued visa, you must have Australian residence status (for tax purposes) that allows you to reside and work in Australia indefinitely.Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Check, Medical Check, Working with Children Check and provide a VicRoads Driving History Report.How to applyPlease submit your application online via the 'Apply' button by 11~59pm Sunday 29 June 2025.

All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager or from recruitment agencies will be considered.For a confidential discussion about this position please contact Bill Seremetis on 9278 4963 during business hours.We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements.

If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or to allow us to help in any way we can.Working togetherWe are currently undertaking an exciting project that will see a transformation in the way we work and the way we serve our customers.

Implementation of the Transforming Boroondara Program will provide a customer centric model of service delivery that includes technological innovation, process improvement and business system renewal - we value your input and look forward to our journey ahead.#S-DNISeniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at City of Boroondara by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "Driver" roles.Essendon, Victoria, Australia 8 months agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$60,000.00-A$80,000.00 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoExpression of Interest - Buy and Drive a Commercial Electric VehicleMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoTruganina, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoDandenong South, Victoria, Australia 4 months agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoDandenong South, Victoria, Australia 2 months agoDandenong, Victoria, Australia A$65,000.00-A$70,000.00 1 month agoNoble Park, Victoria, Australia 2 months agoTruganina, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 months agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way.

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