Refuse Collection Driver
Refuse Collection Drivers collect household, industrial or commercial rubbish for disposal or recycling
What you would do:
- operate side or rear loading refuse collection trucks and related equipment
- assist mechanics in repairing and dismantling and servicing equipment
- perform regular truck maintenance
- inspect, report and attend to unsafe or abnormal occurrences to the waste collection truck
- carry out allocated tasks in all weather conditions
- empty mobile waste bins on a day-to-day basis by either manually attaching the mobile waste bin to the lifting mechanism on the vehicle or by solo operation of a waste collection vehicle
- complete the servicing, greasing and safety check of vehicles every day
- ensure that any waste that spills during collection is picked up
- promote and maintain a positive organisational image and good community relations
- participate in team meetings
- use a two way radio
You need to be:
- able to work efficiently and effectively as part of a team
- an excellent verbal communicator
- able to complete daily task record sheets
- able to discuss and resolve issues
- able to undertake daily duties with limited supervision
- able to plan daily work in accordance with the collection program
You will require:
- a current driver's license with heavy rigid (HR) endorsement
Improve you chances by:
- gaining experience in municipal waste and recycling activities
- gaining experience in operating side and rear loading collection vehicles
- obtaining a First Aid Certificate
What you will earn:
Salaries generally range from $33,000 to $38,000.
Long term possibilities:
- Waste Management Officer
- Waste Management Coordinator
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