Landfill Operator

# Landfill OperatorCloncurry Shire Council is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Landfill Operator (Utility Plant Operator) to support the efficient, compliant, and environmentally responsible operation of the Cloncurry Landfill.About the RoleThis hands-on role involves operating a range of plant and machinery, undertaking site maintenance, ensuring compliance with environmental and landfill management requirements, and delivering high standards of service to community members and contractors accessing the site.You will also contribute to site planning, waste management processes, and interdepartmental support activities such as slashing, firebreak installation, and basic road maintenance.What We OfferCompetitive salary – QLD ( Stream B) Level 6- $65,000 per annum + Superannuation5 weeks Annual Leave (with 17.5% Leave Loading)Monthly RDO (13 per year)Personal (Sick) LeaveRemote Area Housing AllowanceKey ResponsibilitiesOperate plant and equipment safely and competentlyEnsure compliance with landfill management plans, environmental approvals, and legislationConstruct, maintain, and rehabilitate landfill cells, internal roads, bund walls, drains, and leachate pondsConduct inspections and maintenance of stormwater drains, bunds, and detention areasAssist with site planning, including cell sequencing and rehabilitation prioritiesComplete daily pre-start checks, report defects, and undertake minor equipment servicingPush, compact, and cover waste to minimise wind-blown litter, hazards, and vectorsManage segregated waste areas and storage zonesDirect members of the public and contractors on-site safelyEnsure waste entering the site meets acceptance criteriaAssist with developing site procedures and Safe Work Method StatementsSupport other Council teams with plant and machinery tasks where qualifiedPromote a safe, compliant, and well-maintained site environmentAbout YouYou are a practical, safety-conscious operator who enjoys outdoor work, machinery, and working as part of a supportive team. To succeed in this role, you will have:Experience operating earthmoving equipment, loaders (such as Cat 950K), and trucks (HR/HC/MC)Understanding of environmental impacts relating to landfill and civil worksStrong time management and the ability to complete tasks to a high standardThe ability to work independently and collaborativelyGood literacy and numeracy skills for completing forms and daily recordsA commitment to continuous improvement and Workplace Health & SafetyThe ability to prioritise tasks and follow documented processesMandatory RequirementsCurrent Open Manual C Class Driver’s LicenceWhite Card – Work Safely in the Construction IndustryDesirable QualificationsHR, HC, or MR class driver’s licencePlant operator competencies across a range of machineryExperience in landfill, civil construction, or Local Government operationsFor a more detailed job outline, please refer to the attached PD.Locals are encouraged to applyApplications are assessed upon receiving Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.PD LAndfill Operator AUD Cloncurry4824#J-18808-Ljbffr