Side Arm Driver

Job No: SSC1272
Location: Sutherland Shire

Side Arm Driver

  • Join a dedicated team ensuring efficient waste collection services in Sutherland Shire.
  • Work across diverse waste streams, including garbage, recycling, and organics.
  • Develop your skills while operating modern waste collection vehicles.

About Us: Your Community, Your Impact

Our Waste Services Business Unit is committed to creating a cleaner, greener Sutherland Shire. Our dedicated team provides essential waste and cleansing services that keep our community thriving. From domestic waste collection to street sweeping, our mission is to safeguard the natural beauty and health of our environment.

Join us in our quest to ensure that every corner of Sutherland Shire shines. We are looking for someone who want to contribute to a sustainable future while delivering exceptional service to the community.

Your Role: A Day in the Life

As a Side Arm Driver, you will be responsible for the effective collection of garbage, recycling, and green waste bins throughout the Sutherland Shire. With a focus on safety, you will operate our state-of-the-art vehicles while adhering to industry standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Safely collecting garbage, recycling, and green waste bins while upholding contamination-free practises.
  • Conducting daily vehicle inspections and reporting any damage or defects promptly.
  • Performing minor repairs on bins to ensure they remain functional and user-friendly.
  • Working collaboratively in a team to optimise collection routes and enhance service delivery.

Your Ideal Profile: The Perfect Fit

We are looking for candidates who embody our core values of collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. If you possess a strong safety focus and a commitment to customer service, we want to hear from you!

  • Current HR Class driver’s licence is essential
  • Previous experience in a similar role with the ability to perform manual handling duties.
  • Proficient in basic computer/mobile device operations and effective communication.
  • Knowledge of National Heavy Vehicle Law and local streets and reserves.

Become part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

 Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

  • Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
  • Get your application in by 11.59pm:  Thursday 13 February 2025
  • Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated on Monday 17 February 2025
  • Package: $72,700 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
  • Hours of work: Permanent full-time 38 hours per week 9 day fortnight
  • To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Oliver Wady, Waste Operations Manager owady@ssc.nsw.gov.au  for any job specific enquiries.
Melanie Silburn, Talent Acquisition Business Partner msilburn@ssc.nsw.gov.au  can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

 

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Sutherland Shire Council (Council) adheres to The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 NSW when collecting, using and storing your personal information, and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Council is collecting your personal information as part of the recruitment and selection process and advises your application will be hosted by an external service provider under contract by Council. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be hosted by Councils’ external service provider until such time as you notify otherwise.


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About Us

If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you! Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.

At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community – we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.