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Truck Driver / Waste Truck Operator - Whitsundays


Company : JJ's Waste & Recycling


Location : Cannonvale, Australia


Created : 2025-12-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Truck Driver / Waste Truck Operator - Whitsundays Job Security | Full-time | Permanent | Essential Services | Side-Lift Waste Operator $36.33 per hour + Super Uniform & PPE Provided | Modern & Safe Fleet maintained in our workshops Everybody knows a JJs Truck when they see one . . our iconic green and gold fleet head out rain or shine for collections in your area. But did you know we have 23 divisions, 135 sites nationally, employ nearly 3000 people and operate a fleet of over 2300! We do more than collect the bin from your street, we also convert waste into clean energy, divert food waste from landfill and convert to compost, manufacture customised waste management equipment, asbestos removal, refine and recycle oil, manage and maintain our fleet inhouse and have our own bespoke technology systems. Our teams include Drivers/Operators, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Customer Service, Operations, Finance, IT/Digital, Environment, Engineering, Industrial Chemists, Safety, Administration and much more . . With so much opportunity, what is your career path? ABOUT THIS ROLE As a JJs HR Truck Driver, you will operate domestic/residential waste collection vehicles, in the Whitsundays region, from our Cannonvale depot. You will be working with a safe, modern and reliable fleet, serviced and maintained in our on-site workshops. We are an essential services industry, offering stability to employees and reliability to our customers. You will enjoy early starts (6am) as well as great pay rates, overtime and BONUS - and overtime on Weekends!! If youve got your HR licence, we can teach you the rest! ABOUT YOU Current HR license- we can teach the rest! Rear lift; hook lift or front lift truck experience (preferred) Turn up on time and can be relied on to get the job done You can follow a driver run sheet, but youre also able to think on your feet and work out the best way to complete your run Be the face of JJs for our customers; so being approachable and professional comes naturally to you Safety matters to you - you follow the rules Youre happy to complete a pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol test Provide a 5-year traffic history at the interview BENEFITS Work/life balance | Essential services industry job stability Full-time, permanent role | $36+ per hour| Uniform and PPE Pay rate increase after probation period | Overtime & BONUS Career development and growth opportunities Comprehensive, ongoing training provided Corporate Health and Fitness Program - Fitness Passport Salary sacrificing and novated leasing Banking partnerships including financial, budgeting and mortgage advice Discounts at over 100 retailers (including groceries and fuel) Car servicing, parts and accessories discounts plus new car discounts The stability of a national, Australian family owned and operated business with over 90 years experience NEXT STEPS Interested applicants should APPLY NOW Depending on the role, the recruitment process may vary slightly; this may include a phone interview, face-to-face interview, skills-based assessment, pre-employment medical and of course, an opportunity to meet the team. To view our other vacancies or more information about the role go to: www.jjswaste.com.au/careers ABOUT THE COMPANY Established in 1932, JJs Waste & Recycling (formerly J.J. Richards & Sons Pty Ltd) is Australias largest, family-owned and operated waste management company. From humble beginnings as a small family business, our team has grown across Australia, NZ & the US, and were passionate about effective waste management. With a dynamic attitude that values our people, their safety and the environment. We strive for an innovative, collaborative, and high-performance culture that celebrates the contribution of every employee. #J-18808-Ljbffr