Operator - Landfill

1 week ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Waste Management Full time

**Company Description** About us**

Waste Management NZ Limited is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management, provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.
**Job Description** About the Role**

We have a great permanent job opportunity for an experienced Operator to join our Joint Venture landfill operation near Whitford, Auckland. In this role, you will be responsible for operating our company earthmoving equipment.

Key Responsibilities of the position will include:

- Operating a range of earthmoving equipment in accordance with training, instructions or operating procedures
- Overseeing and managing the safe tipping of various wastes arriving at the site, and/or compact/cover waste in accordance with company/contractual requirements and applicable regulations
- Informing and assisting visiting drivers of proper placement for dumping loads to ensure the safest and most effective spreading or compacting of waste or other materials.

**Qualifications**
To be successful in this role you need to have:

- Wheels, tracks and rollers licence as a minimum
- Relevant experience in operating earthmoving equipment, such as, but not limited to compactors, excavators, dump trucks and bulldozers
- Mechanical aptitude, around plant checks and routine maintenance
- Strong awareness of the industry
- Health & Safety - Site Safe certification (desirable)
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a challenging outdoor environment
- Appropriate endorsements for each machine which is required to be operated.

**Additional Information** What we offer**:

- Hourly rate of $30 per hour
- 45 hours per week
- Permanent Full time
- Monday - Friday with occational Saturdays (Rostered)
- Location: Whitford Landfill
- Immediate start available
- A safe job in an essential service
- On going training and career development
- Refer a friend scheme of $1,500
- Discounted health insurance and retail products for you and your family to enjoy.
- Discount Fuel

If you believe you have the skills and experience to be a part of this exciting and growing business, please click “**I'm interested**”.



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