About JJ’s Waste & Recycling: You’ve seen our iconic green and gold trucks. We’re not just about picking up your trash—we’re in the business of recycling, converting waste to clean energy, and keeping the planet in tip-top shape! With over 90 years of experience, JJ’s Waste & Recycling is Australia’s largest family-owned waste management company. And yes, we like to think of ourselves as waste superheroes (cape optional).

What’s the Job? Are you ready to join the team at JJs Mackay and help keep the streets clean while having a blast? You’ll be working with a modern, well-maintained fleet working with great people, and getting some much-needed family-friendly hours. Oh, and did we mention you can make extra cash with overtime and bonuses? Now that’s a win-win.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Servicing skip bins in Mackay & various sites in Bowen Basin

Liquid services in Mackay & various sites in Bowen Basin

Servicing mines out of Mackay but may be required to stay on site to cover leave from time to time

What We’re Looking For:

Current HR license

Coal Board Medical and Standard 11

Attention to Detail: To ensure all deliveries and pickups are completed efficiently and accurately.

Safety-Conscious: Experience in adhering to safety standards in an industrial or transportation setting. Able to follow safety rules & procedure on customer sites.

Good Communication Skills: Ability to work well with operators, customers, and the team.

Team Player: A cooperative attitude to assist wherever needed to ensure smooth operations.

A good sense of humour—we like to keep things light around here. Trash talk encouraged.

Customer service skills—you’ll need to be friendly and helpful (they’ll remember you as the person who took out their trash with a smile).

You’ll need to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol tests (because we want you at your best and provide your last 5 years’ traffic history (yes, we’re asking for your entire driving past).

You may be required to complete vaccinations.

Perks That Will Make You Smile:

$35+ per hour plus superannuation (and overtime if you're feeling ambitious

KPI bonuses—because we like rewarding people who love what they do.

Stable job in an essential services industry—no more worrying about work drying up.

Full-time, permanent role with career growth opportunities (because we’re not just here for a good time, we’re here for a long time).

Health fund discounts, retail discounts (yes, even on fuel and groceries!), and banking perks (we’re not saying you’ll be rich, but you’ll be well taken care of).

Onsite parking (because nobody wants to park a mile away to start their day).

Uniform and PPE—we’ll make sure you look the part while doing your part for the environment.

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.