
Plant Operator | Landfill - Warwick
JJ's Waste & Recycling
Posted 18 hours ago
$35+ per hour + Super + OVERTIME | Excellent Earning Potential!
Great Location | Parking Onsite | Full time | Permanent Role | Monday to Friday
National family-owned and operated business with over 90 years experience
Everybody knows a JJ’s Truck when they see one . . .
But did you know we have 23 divisions, 135 sites nationally, employ nearly 3000 people and operate a fleet of over 2300!
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?
Who are you?
You are a motivated individual who manages their time effectively.
You are reliable and have a good knowledge of occupational health & safety and hazard identification in the workplace.
The successful applicant will have a solid background in heavy plant/vehicle operations in the landfilling and resource recovery industry. You are flexible and not afraid to get your hands dirty and will be able to work in a small dedicated team performing an essential service in the Southern Downs region. You are an excellent communicator with both internal and external stakeholders and strive to achieve customer satisfaction.
You will be working with a safe and reliable fleet. We are an essential services industry, offering stability to employees and reliability to our customers.
Full-time | Permanent Role | Job Stability
ABOUT YOU
3rd party RTO competencies for at least two of the following:
Skid steer/track Loaders, excavators, landfill compactors, Backhoe or front-end loaders.
HR driver’s license.
Landfill operations experience
Experience and fitness for hands on physically demanding duties
Be available to work overtime when required
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to direct and lead a small dedicated team
Ability to complete and submit electronic paperwork, checks and reports as required
Experience in the management of site license conditions, implementation of filling plans and environmental systems highly advantageous
A proven safety record and knowledge of safety systems and procedures.
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
Essential services industry – job stability
Full-time, permanent role
Excellent Earning Potential - Hourly Rate / Weekly Pay
Local depot / workshop
Career development and growth opportunities
Introductory and ongoing training
Health-fund discounts
Corporate Health and Fitness Program - Fitness Passport
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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