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Plant Operator - Earthmoving Equipment - Leading Hand

  • Excellent hourly rate 
  • Mon to Fri AFTERNOON SHIFT 1pm start + potential OT and weekend work 
  • Full-time Permanent role – Deer Park Landfill

The Opportunity 

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled operator who is ready to step up into a leadership role. 
In this hands-on position, you will support daily landfill operations while providing guidance to a team of operators to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant site performance.
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
  • Support and coordinate afternoon shift activities
  • Assist in ensuring all operations meet safety, environmental, and compliance standards
  • Provide on-the-job leadership, support, and direction to operators
  • Work collaboratively with the team to maintain productivity and safety

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
  • A level-headed, safety-focused approach
  • Natural leadership qualities with the ability to guide and support others
  • Looking to step up into a Leading Hand role
  • Flexible to work occasional overtime and weekends

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:
524409

Work type:
Permanent - Full Time

Location:
Deer Park VIC Australia

Categories:
Drivers & Operators

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