Rescource Recovery Attendent- Lochlees

Experienced Resource Recovery Attendant wanted in Emerald. $61.05/hr, ongoing work through to January 2027 Your new company

Our client is a progressive regional organisation committed to providing high-quality services to local communities. With a strong focus on sustainability, environmental responsibility, teamwork and continuous improvement, they deliver essential waste and resource recovery services throughout the region.

Your new role

We are seeking an experienced Resource Recovery Attendant to join the team at the Lochlees Transfer Station in Emerald. The position is primarily responsible for landfill operations, including tip face construction, while ensuring all activities meet environmental requirements and accepted landfill management practices.

This is a hands-on role combining plant operation, landfill activities, manual duties and customer service. You will operate equipment including Front-End Loaders and Compactors, complete regular plant inspections and pre-start checks, and ensure faults or damage are correctly reported.

Your duties will include:

Undertaking landfill operations and tip face construction

Operating Front-End Loaders, Compactors and other waste management equipment

Conducting daily pre-starts and routine equipment maintenance checks

Identifying, documenting and reporting plant faults or damage

Completing physical and manual work as required

Delivering professional customer service to members of the public using the facility

Following landfill licence requirements, environmental legislation and waste management procedures

Maintaining safe work practices across all operational activities

Assisting with labouring and maintenance duties at other regional waste facilities when required

What you'll need to succeed

Queensland C Class Driver's Licence or higher

General Construction Induction White Card

Front-End Loader ticket

Compactor ticket

Ability to safely and competently operate waste management plant and equipment on a daily basis

Strong commitment to workplace health and safety

Ability to complete physical and manual work

Good communication and customer service skills

Ability to work effectively within a team

Highly desirable:

Previous landfill tip face construction experience

Previous experience working within a landfill or waste environment

Knowledge of landfill and waste transfer station operations

Understanding of relevant environmental and waste management requirements

Experience with computer-based payment and record-keeping systems

HR Driver's Licence

Excavator ticket and operating experience

What you'll get in return

In return, you'll receive an attractive rate of $61.05 per hour, working an average of 38 hours per week. The rotating roster provides extended periods away from work and an attractive work-life balance.

You'll gain valuable experience across landfill operations, plant operation and resource recovery while working within a safety-focused team. With the assignment currently running through to 29 January 2027, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced plant or waste operator looking for consistent, well-paid work in Emerald.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, applications can be submitted via the"apply now" button. Please ensure you are submitting an up-to-date CV. If you have any further questions, please contact Zoe Ingram on (07) 4960 1128.

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