MVD Rearloader

About the role

As a member of our team, you won't just work for the city; you’ll co-create it. City of Newcastle has an opportunity for an experienced Motor Vehicle Driver to operate our rear loading waste collection vehicles. This role is a key a front-line collections position and critical to the effective provision of the collections service to the community.

Responsibilities

• Operate rear loading waste collection vehicles, including driving a rear loading waste collection heavy vehicle
• Moving bins, operating lifting equipment, loading bins and waste material into collection vehicles
• Operating compaction equipment
• Providing relief coverage across the section, including driving dual-control side loading waste collection vehicles

Requirements

This role requires:

• Valid Class C NSW driver’s licence
• Experience operating rear loading waste collection vehicles
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects
• Good communication and customer service skills

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• First aid certification
• Knowledge of environmental regulations

Skills

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong manual handling skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

Benefits

Life at City of Newcastle (CN)

• Flexible/hybrid work arrangements
• 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave plus 2 additional paid public holidays
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
• Yearly payment
• Paid parental leave for primary carers
• Industry leading employment conditions
• Corporate Fitness program from as little as $18.00 per fortnight
• Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
• Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
• Leading the CN Way leadership program
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist and Psychology, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups

Pay

$71,712.88 + 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 38-hour week

Schedule

38-hour working week with flexible/hybrid work arrangements/model

Contact

Contact: Krystal Chapman - Collections Coordinator – 02 4974 5108