Garbage Truck Operator

Job Description

View a full position description on the Council website

•    Location:                Yass, NSW
•    Job Type:               Casual
•    Job Category:       Maintenance Delivery
•    Closing Date:         6.07.25
•    Salary:                    $37.27 -$40.25 per hour including 25% casual loading

Be a part of a team making a difference in our growing community.

At Yass Valley Council, we’re committed to empowering our team to thrive while contributing to the growth and well-being of our region. We’re looking for a Garbage Truck Operator to join our Waste Services Team.

Your Role

• Operate Council’s Garbage Trucks
• Undertake waste collection services in accordance with operational procedures
• Ensuring that the vehicle is driven and operated in a safe and competent manner
• Abiding by all road traffic laws and regulations

Your Working Environment (for eligible employees)

• All Uniforms & PPE supplied.
• 50% loading applies to work performed on a Saturday.
• 100% loading applies to work performed on a Sunday.
• Adverse Working Conditions Allowance
• Guaranteed salary increase of 3% in July 2025

Your Career Growth

• A supportive environment and collaborative team to assist you to reach your career goals
• Opportunities for temporary transfers and higher duties arrangements
• Career growth through internal job opportunities
• Job security in a Local Government position
• Access to e-learning platforms and other development opportunities

Your Wellbeing

• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued and EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• Health & Wellbeing program - annual flu vaccinations and injury prevention program.
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) service for you and your family.

Why Join Yass Valley Council
At Yass Valley Council, we don’t just offer jobs – we build careers. As part of a progressive Local Government team, your work will make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents and the future in our region. Join a workplace that values collaboration, innovation and your personal growth.

How to Apply
Submit your application online by addressing the essential criteria questions and uploading a current copy of your resume.

Applications close: 6 July 2025

For help with your application, contact HR on (02) 6226 9251.
For specific role questions, contact Trisha Moore, Coordinator Resource Recovery & Waste Services on (02) 6226 1477

Eligibility Requirements
To apply for this position, you must:

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen or hold a valid visa with permission to work.
• Complete an Identity check – supplying 100 points of identification for verification.
• Be willing to complete an Integrity/Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• Be willing to complete a pre-employment medical and audiogram.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.