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- plenty, tasmania
- AU$45.00 - AU$55.00 per hour
- temporary
- full-time
- job categorywarehousing & distribution
job details
Waste Truck Drivers – Side & Rear Loader
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- Location: Local Government Depots
- Employment Type: Short-Term Contracts & On-Call / Temporary Relief
- Pay Rate: Competitive Municipal Council Hourly Rates + Super
Get On Board for Upcoming Local Council Contracts!
Are you an experienced HR Driver with hands-on experience operating Side Loaders or Rear Loaders?
We are currently building a talent pipeline of reliable, experienced waste operators for upcoming short-term contracts, seasonal cover, and project roles across local councils.
Working in local government waste management offers structured day shifts, local routes, and well-maintained modern fleets. Express your interest today to ensure you’re first in line when new contract opportunities open up!
What We Offer
- Local Runs: Work locally within municipal boundaries - no long hauls.
- Great Hours: Standard early morning starts with regular day-shift rosters.
- Competitive Pay: Excellent hourly rates under local council frameworks plus super and overtime where applicable.
- Flexibility: Ideal for experienced drivers seeking short-term contracts, filling gaps between commitments, or wanting regular temporary relief work.
- Quality Fleet: Well-maintained modern side and rear-loading dual-control vehicles.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Operating side-loader collection vehicles for residential wheelie bin services (kerbside waste, recycling, and organic green waste).
- Operating rear-loader vehicles for hard waste collections, commercial bins, or manual bulk drop-offs.
- Conducting daily vehicle pre-start checks, defect reporting, and maintaining fleet cleanliness.
- Navigating established council collection routes safely and efficiently using onboard technology/maps.
- Adhering strictly to council safety procedures, route schedules, and pedestrian safety protocols.
What We’re Looking For
- Licence: Current Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver’s Licence (or higher) with a clean driving record.
- Experience: Proven experience operating Side Loader and/or Rear Loader waste collection trucks.
- Safety First: Strong commitment to WHS, site risk assessment, and safe heavy vehicle operations.
- Tickets: Valid General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
- Availability: Flexible to pick up short-term contracts, ad-hoc relief shifts, or fixed-term temporary assignments at short notice.
- Compliance: Ability to pass a pre-employment functional assessment and drug/alcohol screening.
Be First in Line – Express Your Interest Today!
Positions in municipal waste can open quickly. If you want to be prioritized when council contract roles go live, register your interest now.
📩 Apply Today with an up-to-date resume outlining your waste driving experience, or contact our Industrial & Local Government Team for a confidential discussion.
sen.abey@randstad.com.au
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Waste Truck Drivers – Side & Rear Loader
...
- Location: Local Government Depots
- Employment Type: Short-Term Contracts & On-Call / Temporary Relief
- Pay Rate: Competitive Municipal Council Hourly Rates + Super
Get On Board for Upcoming Local Council Contracts!
Are you an experienced HR Driver with hands-on experience operating Side Loaders or Rear Loaders?
We are currently building a talent pipeline of reliable, experienced waste operators for upcoming short-term contracts, seasonal cover, and project roles across local councils.
Working in local government waste management offers structured day shifts, local routes, and well-maintained modern fleets. Express your interest today to ensure you’re first in line when new contract opportunities open up!
What We Offer
- Local Runs: Work locally within municipal boundaries - no long hauls.
- Great Hours: Standard early morning starts with regular day-shift rosters.
- Competitive Pay: Excellent hourly rates under local council frameworks plus super and overtime where applicable.
- Flexibility: Ideal for experienced drivers seeking short-term contracts, filling gaps between commitments, or wanting regular temporary relief work.
- Quality Fleet: Well-maintained modern side and rear-loading dual-control vehicles.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Operating side-loader collection vehicles for residential wheelie bin services (kerbside waste, recycling, and organic green waste).
- Operating rear-loader vehicles for hard waste collections, commercial bins, or manual bulk drop-offs.
- Conducting daily vehicle pre-start checks, defect reporting, and maintaining fleet cleanliness.
- Navigating established council collection routes safely and efficiently using onboard technology/maps.
- Adhering strictly to council safety procedures, route schedules, and pedestrian safety protocols.
What We’re Looking For
- Licence: Current Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver’s Licence (or higher) with a clean driving record.
- Experience: Proven experience operating Side Loader and/or Rear Loader waste collection trucks.
- Safety First: Strong commitment to WHS, site risk assessment, and safe heavy vehicle operations.
- Tickets: Valid General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
- Availability: Flexible to pick up short-term contracts, ad-hoc relief shifts, or fixed-term temporary assignments at short notice.
- Compliance: Ability to pass a pre-employment functional assessment and drug/alcohol screening.
Be First in Line – Express Your Interest Today!
Positions in municipal waste can open quickly. If you want to be prioritized when council contract roles go live, register your interest now.
📩 Apply Today with an up-to-date resume outlining your waste driving experience, or contact our Industrial & Local Government Team for a confidential discussion.
sen.abey@randstad.com.au
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
qualifications
- - Drivers History Check
- - Police check
- - min 6 months experience operating rear or side loader
- - Waste experience highly regarded
- - HR License
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