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Plant Operator - Earthmoving Equipment

  • Excellent hourly rate 
  • Mon to Fri Dayshift + OT - (3 shift patterns all dayshift)
  • Full-time Permanent role – Lucas Heights Landfill

The Opportunity 

We’re looking for a number of skilled Mobile Plant Operators to join our team at Lucas Heights Landfill site. This hands-on role is ideal for someone experienced with heavy machinery and keen to contribute to essential waste operations that support the local environment. Some of the responsibilities are as below. 

  • Operate machinery such as dozers, compactors, excavators, and moxys
  • Perform tip face operations including waste placement and compaction
  • Responsible for following plans and EPA guidelines
  • Carry out daily cover operations, including the mixing and application of cover materials
  • Conduct basic site maintenance and assist with light manual handling tasks when required

About You 

  • A valid plant operator ticket or equivalent competency of at least two-three of the above (VOC, RII, etc.)
  • Proven experience operating dozers, compactors, excavators, and moxy trucks
  • Good understanding of safety and environmental compliance in a landfill or earthworks setting
  • Ability to work well in a team and follow operational plans
  • Previous experience in landfill operations or waste industry will be advantageous
  • HR Licence will be beneficial 

About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy.  When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 7500 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance.  We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities Nationally.

Why join Cleanaway?

  • Competitive salary package
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Career opportunities in a high growth, Australian business
  • Supportive and safe work environment
  • Paid parental leave
  • Great company benefits: Employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts on private health insurance and more

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing inclusion@cleanaway.com.au.

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Simply click the Apply button below or visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/careers and let's make a positive impact together.

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Vacancy no:
521969

Work type:
Permanent - Full Time

Location:
Lucas Heights NSW Australia

Categories:
Drivers & Operators

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Join us and be part of the team.
7500+ people
Servicing our customers and communities across Australia with a focus on safety and quality
~330 sites
including
~130 EPA Licensed Sites
Allow us to partner with customers large and small to help them achieve their sustainability goals
6100+ Vehicles
(Includes heavy and light road vehicles, site based industrial vehicles and trailers)
With one of the largest national fleets and a network of prized assets, we can service every corner of Australia
ASX100 listed
Strong performance doesn't just benefit investors it means we can provide surety to customers and our team
~242GWh generated in FY23
Just one of the ways we're making a sustainable future possible.
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