Driver - Rear Lift Operator

Opportunity Overview

Join Cleanaway's new Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) team as a Rear Lift Operator in Geelong. This permanent full-time opportunity involves driving and operating rear lift collection vehicles to collect, load, and transport returned containers for recycling, contributing to an innovative sustainable waste management initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate rear lift collection vehicles for container collection and recycling activities
• Conduct daily prestart and maintenance inspections on vehicles and equipment to ensure safety and compliance
• Transport collected loads to designated recycling and disposal facilities efficiently and safely
• Adhere strictly to Fatigue Management regulations and training requirements
• Maintain a professional company image and provide excellent customer service at all times

Candidate Requirements

• Possess a valid HR licence with proven driving experience
• Availability to work Wednesday through Sunday, starting shifts at 5:30 am
• Have a clean driving record with no major infringements
• Physically capable and comfortable with manual handling duties
• Strong customer service orientation and effective communication skills
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol tests

About Cleanaway

As Australia's largest waste management company and an ASX-listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, Cleanaway is committed to transforming waste into resources and renewable energy. We aim to be the most innovative and sustainable provider in the industry, delivering outstanding health, safety, and environmental performance nationwide.

Employee Benefits and Working Conditions

• Competitive salary of $33.42 per hour
• Permanent full-time employment with flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and safe working environment promoting career advancement
• Paid parental leave and various company benefits including employee share programs, salary packaging, health-focused initiatives like flu vaccinations, employee assistance programs, and discounts on private health insurance

Recruitment Process and Inclusion

The hiring process includes criminal history checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, and verification of licences and work rights. Cleanaway fosters an inclusive workplace encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, diverse ages, abilities, gender identities, veterans, and cultural backgrounds. Applicants requiring accommodations in recruitment can contact the company for support.