
Tractor Operator / Farm Hand / Yard Hand - Esk
JJ's Waste & Recycling
Posted 1 day ago
$37+ per hour | Permanent | Essential Services | Growing Company
Uniform, PPE and Training Provided | Varied Hands-On Role
Early Morning Start | Part of our small facilities team in Esk
Everybody knows a JJ’s Truck when they see one . . . our iconic green and gold fleet head out rain or shine for collections in your area.
But did you know we have 23 divisions, 135 sites nationally, employ nearly 3000 people and operate a fleet of over 2300!
We do more than collect the bin from your street, we also convert waste into clean energy, divert food waste from landfill and convert to compost, manufacture customised waste management equipment, asbestos removal, refine and recycle oil, manage and maintain our fleet inhouse and have our own bespoke technology systems.
Our teams include Drivers/Operators, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Customer Service, Operations, Finance, IT/Digital, Environment, Engineering, Industrial Chemists, Safety, Administration and much more . . .
With so much opportunity, what is your career path?
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As a JJ’s Tractor Operator / Farm Hand, you will work at our facility in Esk.
You will enjoy family friendly hours – no more long haul, DIDO or FIFO, as well as great pay rates - particularly for those interested in overtime or additional work on weekends! Early starts and early finishes.
Full Time | Permanent | Hands On Role
You must not be afraid to get your hands dirty as this is a physical and hands-on role!
It is essential you are able to undertake all farm activities e.g. spot spraying, boom spraying, tordoning regrowth, fire weed control, fence repairs . . .
ABOUT YOU
Manual car licence
Able to demonstrate self-management and good communication skills
Experience in plant machinery operation, highly advantageous but not essential
Mechanical background an advantage
Knowledge of OH&S hazards and safety precautions
Ability to complete required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
Demonstrated relevant farming experience
Strong work ethic, with a can-do attitude
Be subject to a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing
BENEFITS
We appreciate there is more to life than work, we provide a variety of work options to ensure the job gets done; with competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location including:
The stability of a national, Australian family owned and operated business with over 90 years’ experience
Uniform and PPE
Work/life balance; early start, early finish
Essential services industry – job stability
Full-time, permanent role
$37+ per hour plus super
Overtime & BONUS
Onsite parking
Local depot / workshop
Career development and growth opportunities
Introductory and ongoing training
Health-fund discounts
Salary sacrificing and novated leasing
Banking partnerships – including financial, budgeting and mortgage advice
Discounts at over 100 retailers (including groceries and fuel)
Car servicing, parts and accessories discounts – plus new car discounts
NEXT STEPS
Interested applicants should APPLY NOW
Depending on the role, the recruitment process may vary slightly; this may include a phone interview, face-to-face interview, skills-based assessment, pre-employment medical and of course, an opportunity to meet the team.
To view our other vacancies or more information about the role go to: www.jjswaste.com.au/careers
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Established in 1932, JJ’s Waste & Recycling (formerly J.J. Richards & Sons Pty Ltd) is Australia’s largest, family-owned and operated waste management company.
From humble beginnings as a small family business, our team has grown across Australia, NZ & the US, and we’re passionate about effective waste management.
With a dynamic attitude that values our people, their safety and the environment. We strive for an innovative, collaborative, and high-performance culture that celebrates the contribution of every employee.
No agencies please, we’ve got this one covered! Unsolicited communication will result in the forfeiture of any engagement or partnership.
About JJ's Waste & Recycling
You’ve probably seen our fleet of vehicles, with their recognisable green and gold swoosh, driving along your street. But we’re more than the friendly drivers lifting bins.
We’re innovators; ensuring total waste management solutions are meeting the demands of government, business and the community in our ever-changing world.
As an organisation we are big on being humble, down-to-earth and in service to our communities. We’re proud of the reputation we’ve established, having achieved it through always prioritising integrity, solid relationships and old-fashioned service.
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