Waste Facility Operator - Longreach

Are you an experienced Plant Operator looking for a change of pace? Proterra Group is on the hunt for Waste Facility Operators for the Waste Facility in Longreach.

Established in regional Queensland in 2008, Proterra Group is proud of our history supporting and strengthening communities across regional Australia. Proterra Group currently manages 17 waste facilities throughout regional Queensland.

This position is responsible for performing general duties relating to the maintenance of the Longreach Waste Facility, whilst complying with the Environmental and Operational Management Plans and Department of Water and Environment Regulation licence requirements, all while ensuring safe operations and minor maintenance of plant and equipment, and a safe workplace at all times. This position may also provide coverage at the Landfill site office as required.

The Longreach Waste Facility operator hours are 7:30am to 5:30pm.

This position requires a candidate who can:

• Establish and maintain tip face, batters and bund walls and face heights within standards and acceptable limits.

• Push, compact and cover waste to maximise the life of the Waste Facility and in accordance with operating conditions.

• Ensure public safety through maintaining internal road networks and signage.

• Carry out daily plant and machinery checks (electronically), organise scheduled services and repairs, clean equipment and securely store at the end of each day.

• Screen and sort incoming material to minimise quantities directed to landfill. Ensure that each material is deposited in the appropriate location.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of initiatives and services provided by the role and team to ensure effective, efficient, and safe delivery of objectives and maximise use of resources.

• Maintain record-keeping documents with a proficiency in Excel, familiarity with phone apps, and overall computer literacy

To be considered for this role, you will be an experienced plant operator, preferably with the following tickets, however these are not deal breakers and willingness to gain these tickets will be favoured:

• Wheeled Loader

• Compactor

• White Card, and

• First Aid Certificate

This position also requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check), current WH&S Construction Induction Certificate (White) and current Manual Driver’s License.

Any other site-specific training will be organised for you by Proterra Group.