Landfill Operator - Kununurra

About the role

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley is looking for a Landfill Operator to join its Landfill Team in Kununurra. The role ensures the efficient operation of the disposal site, provides landfill attendant services, keeps compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and delivers high standards of customer service to the general public. It also assists other operational team members from time to time. The position is permanent, full time, based at the Kununurra landfill and pays up to $80,000-$89,999.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out daily pre-operational checks and prescribed plant and machinery maintenance, and report faults and defects
• Maximise the efficiency of plant and machinery on all tasks
• Construct and maintain stormwater swale drains, retention ponds and internal roads
• Compact waste at the tip face, push up waste and recyclables, and operate water and hook lift trucks daily
• Provide customer service to residents, contractors and business owners in line with the Shire's Customer Service Charter
• Assist with gatekeeping: operate boom gates and weighbridge, keep waste records, process cash and EFTPOS payments, monitor vehicles, maintain waste registers and check loads for asbestos, oil, tyres, batteries, chemicals and other hazardous goods
• Direct customers to the correct tipping areas and arrange assistance where needed
• Clean the gatehouse and site, attend toolbox meetings, inductions and training, and seek ways to improve performance with the team and supervisor
• Maintain records in line with the State Records Act 2000 and comply with legislation, licence requirements and the Shire's operational plans
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures, report hazards and near misses, and contribute to Safe Work Method Statements

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience safely operating and maintaining medium to large plant such as excavators, backhoes, scrapers, loaders and street sweepers
• Ability to work outdoors in East Kimberley conditions, with minimal supervision and in a team
• Experience and knowledge of waste site procedures and relevant legislation
• Good customer service, communication and numeracy skills, and data entry and Microsoft Office skills
• Current unrestricted WA 'MR' or 'HR' class driver's licence; current Senior First Aid certificate and Blue/White Construction Safety Card are listed as desirable
• Statement of Attainment to operate front-end loader, excavator and refuse compactor (or ability to obtain it)
• Desirable: 2 years full-time experience in a similar role and previous local government experience
• Must be legally entitled to work in Australia and hold a National Police Clearance

What we offer

• Annual salary of up to $80,000-$89,999
• 6 weeks annual leave, 11 public holidays plus 2 Local Government Days, and flexible working arrangements
• 12% employer superannuation, with the Shire matching up to 5% of employee contributions
• Salary packaging for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest, and corporate uniforms
• Professional development and health and wellbeing programs, including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool