Operator – Transfer Station (Heavy Vehicle & Plant)

About the role

Join Cleanaway as an Operator at our Transfer Stations across the greater Brisbane area. You will operate a range of plant equipment and heavy‑vehicle combinations, supporting the safe receipt and processing of recyclable materials while delivering excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Operate dozers, excavators, loaders and backhoes within Brisbane City Council Resource Recovery Centres.
• Drive heavy‑vehicle combinations to transport materials across the SEQ region.
• Assist with the safe receival, processing and record‑keeping of waste streams.
• Engage with customers professionally and perform general labour duties as required.
• Maintain accurate paperwork to support sustainability targets.

Required profile

• Relevant licences and tickets, including a HC (Heavy Vehicle) licence (minimum) and LF forklift licence (essential).
• Experience operating plant equipment such as dozers, excavators, loaders and backhoes.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with a strong safety mindset.
• Reliable, positive attitude and willingness to learn; waste‑industry experience is not mandatory.

Required skills

• Dozer operation
• Excavator operation
• Loader operation
• Backhoe operation
• Heavy vehicle driving
• LF forklift operation

What we offer

• Full‑time permanent role with a lifestyle roster (four days on, four days off).
• Competitive hourly rate of $51.21 plus overtime.
• Safe, modern fleet with onsite parking, PPE and uniform.
• Zero‑harm safety culture and comprehensive employee benefits (share purchase scheme, discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, etc.).
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression within Australia’s largest waste‑management company.