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Waste Facility Operator - Mundubbera


Company : PROTERRA Group


Location : Mundubbera, Australia


Created : 2025-06-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Be rewarded with a competitive hourly rate!Are you an experienced Plant Operator looking for a change of pace? We are currently on the hunt for a Waste Facility Operator for the Waste Facility in Mundubbera.Proterra Group currently has a part time position available.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 Mundubbera 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 Mundubbera Waste Facility part time operator hours are each alternate Thursday - Sunday (28 hours in total)This position requires a candidate who can: Establish 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 literacyTo 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:- Tracked Loader White Card, andThis 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.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour 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 Tracked or 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 highestTo help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Featured jobsGeoRadar Australia9d agoTrainee OperatorBUMA Australia1d agoFarm Machinery AssemblerWestfield Augers (Australia) Pty LtdDalby, Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD28d agoResearching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr