Garbage Truck Driver - Side Loader Operator

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Bendigo, Victoria (VIC) City of Greater Bendigo

Job Ref:  1690424
Employer:  City of Greater Bendigo
Job Type:  Full Time
City:  Bendigo
Salary and Benefits:  $78,005 (Industry Allowance) plus superannuation
23/04/2024 20:14



Garbage Truck Driver - Side Loader Operator


  • Full time, Ongoing
  • Operational Band 3, Annualised Salary: $78,005 (Industry Allowance) plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive to Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

With a growing population, Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. 

Our region is famous for its food and wine as well as having high quality education and health services. There is a wide range of housing options and excellent rail and road networks with Bendigo Airport having regular direct flights to Sydney. We provide over 65 important services to support our community which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The role

An opportunity exists within the Resource Recovery and Education unit for a Garbage Side Loader Operator to join their team. You will provide efficient, safe and effective garbage truck operation and promote a positive customer service-oriented image of the City of Greater Bendigo.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have safe and competent operation of heavy rigid plant, knowledge of routine maintenance and minor repairs of vehicles, quality control techniques and basic administrative skills.

The successful applicant will be punctual, flexible, organised, cooperative and have the ability to communicate effectively.

This position requires 6am starts Monday – Friday, works all public holidays apart from Good Friday and Christmas Day and flexibility is required around weekend work.

If you hold a current driver’s licence with Heavy Rigid (HR) endorsement and experience in the operation of heavy vehicles, we welcome your application. A satisfactory police records check is required for this position.

Benefits

  • Work/life balance | Annual leave loading
  • Paid training |Salary packaging |Uniform & PPE provided |Paid overtime
  • Provide a real and positive impact to our community | Come & work in beautiful Bendigo

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact John Hasty Coordinator Kerbside Collection & Street Cleaning Operations on (03) 5434 6194.

To apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Tuesday 7 May 2024.

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