Landfill Maintenance Operator

Landfill Maintenance Operator FULL TIME INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES

The Scenic Rim is a region of opportunity surrounded by World Heritage-listed national parks and is well renowned for its breathtaking scenery, agricultural and tourism industries, whilst situated close to the major centres of Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, and the Gold Coast.
At Scenic Rim Regional Council, we deliver community services and infrastructure to the region's population of approximately 50,000. With a diverse team exceeding 470 employees, we are committed to shaping a progressive future for our community through collaboration, integration, and innovation. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, and a workplace underpinned by shared ethos and values.

About this opportunity
The Landfill Maintenance Operator will contribute to Council’s Environmental compliance obligations by utilising industry and operating skills and undertaking a broad range of plant operation and maintenance tasks including landfill operations, landfill machinery maintenance, pump and irrigation systems and general site maintenance at the Bromelton Landfill.
The position is based out of the Bromelton Central Landfill, but you may be required to work from any of Council’s facilities within the Scenic Rim.

Additionally, you’ll also …

• Processing Waste at landfill tip face.
• Operation of landfill plant including tracked loader, compactor, articulated dump truck and excavator as required along with labouring duties as required.
• Undertake maintenance on landfill plant and machinery including pre-start checks, cleaning of tracks and wheels, washing inside and outside and reporting faults to Council's fleet workshop.
• Other site maintenance duties such as dust suppression using water cart, litter collection, desilting and cleaning of drains.

About you…

• Tracked Front end Loader and Self Propelled Compactor competencies.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle under a MR/HR Class Licence.
• General Construction Induction card essential.
• Experience with heavy machinery including excavators, articulated dump trucks and water carts highly regarded.
• Experience with general labouring duties.

What’s in it for you?
This position comes with a base remuneration from $70,989.75 per annum, working a 38hr week, 9 day fortnight, and up to 13% employer superannuation contribution.

How to apply..
If this sounds like the position for you, don’t delay - Apply now!

1. Check out the position description and further information available at Careers with Council – Scenic Rim Regional Council.
2. Submit a covering letter that tells us why YOU WANT this role. Ensure to include your skills, experience and suitability addressing the 'About you' criteria. Be passionate! Be creative! Be specific! Max 2 pages.
3. Attach your resume that provides a clear statement of your working history, relevant skills and key achievements (including specific examples of what you’ve done in the past). Your resume should include the names of at least three current/ recent referees. At least two referees must be current or recent supervisors/managers you have work for during the past two years.

Applications close: 12noon Monday 28 September 2026
For more information contact [email protected]

Council is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free work environment.