Add expected salary to your profile for insights.Are you an experienced Plant Operator looking for a change of pace? We are currently on the hunt for Waste Facility Operators for the Waste Facility in Longreach.Proterra Group currently has two positions available: one for a candidate to work one day per week and another for someone to follow a rotating schedule of 7 days on, 7 days off.Established in regional Queensland in 2008, Proterra Group is proud of our history supporting and strengthening communities across regional Australia. Proterra Group currently manages 15 waste facilities throughout regional Queensland.This position is responsible for performing general duties relating to the maintenance of the Longreach Waste Facility, whilst complying with the Environmental and Operational Management Plans and Department of Water and Environment Regulation licence requirements, all while ensuring safe operations and minor maintenance of plant and equipment, and a safe workplace at all times. This position may also provide coverage at the Landfill site office as required.The Longreach Waste Facility operator hours are 7:30am to 5:30pm.ResponsibilitiesEstablish and maintain tip face, batters and bund walls and face heights within standards and acceptable limits.Push, compact and cover waste to maximise the life of the Waste Facility and in accordance with operating conditions.Ensure public safety through maintaining internal road networks and signage.Carry out daily plant and machinery checks (electronically), organise scheduled services and repairs, clean equipment and securely store at the end of each day.Screen and sort incoming material to minimise quantities directed to landfill. Ensure that each material is deposited in the appropriate location.Contribute to the continuous improvement of initiatives and services provided by the role and team to ensure effective, efficient, and safe delivery of objectives and maximise use of resources.Maintain record-keeping documents with a proficiency in Excel, familiarity with phone apps, and overall computer literacy.Minimum RequirementsTo be considered for this role, you will be an experienced plant operator, preferably with the following tickets, however these are not deal breakers and willingness to gain these tickets will be favoured:CompactorWhite CardThis position also requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check), current WH&S Construction Induction Certificate (White) and current Manual Drivers License.Any other site-specific training will be organised for you by Proterra Group.How do your skills match this job?Your application will include the following questions:Do you have a current Australian Driver''s Licence?Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)?What Machine Tickets do you currently hold?Do you have experience in Waste facility operations?Do you have experience operating a Landfill Compactor and Wheeled Loader?Have you previously held a job that required you to work independently to achieve set tasks?What would you rate your computer literacy skills out of 10? 1 being the lowest, 10 the highest. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Waste Facility Operator - Longreach