Hornsby Shire Council

Driver/Labourer – Waste and Cleansing

Permanent full time role

Salary

$57,511 to $64,137 per annum (based on 76 hours per fortnight) plus superannuation and a 9 day fortnight. Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience

About us

At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater.  Find out more about working at Hornsby Shire Council

About the role

Driver/Labourers are required to work as part of a multi skilled and multifunctional team undertaking a broad variety of waste and cleansing operational duties, such as:

• Street sweeping (MR Truck license) / blowing
• Cleaning of public places and council assets including public toilets and bus shelters
• Litter collection
• Illegal dumping clean-ups
• General activities as directed
• Driver/ Labourers may be required to work across nominated waste and cleansing functions as directed.

About you

In your new role you must be capable of interpreting and following written procedure and verbal directions on work methods and practices.

You will need the ability to operate and maintain a broad range of plant and equipment used to carryout cleansing duties. It is important that you are able to get along with co-workers and maintain a positive working environment and team culture as well as positively represent and protect council’s image and reputation.

You will;

• Hold or obtain an MR truck license prior to commencement of the role
• Be available for regular rostered weekend work (paid overtime)
• Take pride in your work
• Exercise a sound level of due care and attention to detail
• Be proactive and responsible and accountable for the services they provide.

The working hours for this role would be weekdays 5:00am – 2:00pm and weekends (where required) would be 5:00am – 10:00am. Overtime is payable for weekend shifts.

Benefits of working with us

We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits

• Flexible working opportunities, such a 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees
• Generous leave provisions, including:
  • Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)
  • Parental Leave (up to 22 weeks)
  • Health & Wellbeing Leave
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee recognition scheme
• Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
• Social Club
• Long Service Awards

For more information and to apply

For further information and to apply please visit our website