Job Vacancy 19/41 – Casual Plant Operator – Kirknie Landfill

Burdekin Shire Council is seeking a Casual Plant Operator at Council’s Landfill to provide relief during periods of leave.

The Position

Reporting to the Coordinator Waste Services, the key responsibilities include:

Opening and securing the site each operating day.Controlling and directing general public and any contractors operating on site.Determining correct waste disposal charges to be levied.Receive and account for money received from customers in payment.Operation of weighbridge and associated technology.Daily pushing, compacting and covering waste, and completing tasks in a safe and timely manner.Monitoring and maintenance of segregated waste and storage areas (green waste, concrete, metals etc.).Ensuring waste acceptance criteria are met.

The Person

The successful applicant will possess the following attributes at a minimum:

Operational experience with any of the following machinery: ExcavatorGraderCompactorFront-end Loader Demonstrated experience in providing face-to-face customer service including receiving and accounting for public money.Demonstrated literacy and numeracy skills used in the workplace.Demonstrated skills in the operation and use of computers with a demonstrated ability to quickly acquire knowledge of new systems and software.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.

The hourly rate for this position is $29.96 plus the applicable casual loading.

Application packages are available from the Human Resources Office on (07) 4783 9800 or you can download the application package using the following link.

Applications for 19/41 – Casual Plant Operator – Kirknie Landfill should include:

A cover letterA current resumeStatements addressing the selection criteria

Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods:

Email – Mail – Confidential Application No. 19/41, PO Box 974, Ayr Qld 4807

Applications close on Wednesday, 4 September 2019 at 5.00pm.  Word or PDF format is preferable.

For further information please contact the Coordinator Waste Services – Lachlan Kerr on (07) 4783 9800.