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Salary: $85,000 + Super (opportunity for overtime)Well maintained & modern fleetAbility to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local GovernmentAbout Merri-bek City CouncilMerri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places.We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.About the roleMerri-bek City Council has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Waste Services collection operator.Merri-bek City Councils current kerbside fleet of Side Loaders plays a crucial role in the delivery of one of Councils most valued essential services. Waste Services ensures that our residential and public place waste is effectively managed, protecting the Citys hygiene while actively supporting best practice waste management, aligned with Council Policy and community expectations to maximise reuse and recycling and reduce waste to landfill.Key aspects of the role include the completion of daily collection rounds promptly, safe operation of waste vehicles, working within a team environment and the ability to work in all weather conditions. The successful candidate is required to have a current Victorian Drivers Licence with a Heavy Rigid Endorsement, and preferably be skilled in the safe and competent operation of a side loading vehicle (not essential, refer below), able to read and understand route maps, complete additional lifts/requests as directed and carry out duties and responsibilities in a manner which maintains Council''s commitment to quality customer service.Skills and experience required to perform the roleHold a valid drivers licence with HR endorsement.Experience in driving a side loader waste vehicle preferred.Ability to work as part of a team.Experience driving other waste collection vehicles desirable, and Council may elect to provide training to potential applicants with no waste collection experience but have demonstrated experience driving Heavy Vehicles.Ability to work unsupervised and observe all State and National regulations in the safe driving and operation of a heavy vehicle.Ability to read and understand maps.Proactive approach to safety for self, team and the community.Effective communication with team, Team Leader Waste Operations and Coordinator Waste Operations.What the role can offerExtensive opportunities for training & career development.Salary sacrifice options.A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options.Employer-supported study assistance schemes.Wellness programs.Further support offered for our staffUp to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave.Purchase leave.Ceremonial leave.Gender affirmation leave.Family violence leave.For further information about this position please contact Mathew Morris - Coordinator Waste Operations on (03) 9240 2232 - mmorris@merri-bek.vic.gov.auPlease note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver''s Licence, Heavy Rigid Licence and WWCC. Please have this ready when completing your application.How to applyPlease fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.*Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. We value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council.Our CommitmentIn May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone.Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr