Garbage Side Loader Operator
Job No:
1690925
Location:
Bendigo
- Full time, Ongoing
- Band 3, Annualised salary $86,028 (Incl Industry Allowance) plus superannuation
- Hourly rate $43.53 (Incl Industry Allowance) plus superannuation
Click here to view the Position Description
The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.
We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!
The Role
An opportunity exists within the Resource Recovery and Education unit for a Garbage Side Loader Operator to join the team.
You will provide efficient, safe and effective garbage truck operation and promote a positive customer service-oriented image of the City of Greater Bendigo.
The role includes the emptying of mobile garbage bins and litter bins, daily maintenance and routine servicing of plant and assisting other drivers when required.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have experience in the safe and competent operation of heavy rigid plant, knowledge of routine maintenance and minor repairs of vehicles, quality control techniques and basic administrative skills.
You will be punctual, flexible, organised, cooperative, enjoy working in a team environment and have the ability to communicate effectively.
Work hours are from 6 am to 1 pm (or to job completion) Monday to Friday. The role also works all public holidays apart (from Good Friday and Christmas Day) and is required to work weekends as per the roster (which could be Saturday and/or Sunday from 5 am to 9am (or to job completion). The salary is annualised to factor in the weekend and public holiday work.
The role will start and finish at our Adam Street, Golden Square depot and work across the City of Greater Bendigo local government area.
A current driver’s licence with Heavy Rigid (HR) endorsement and satisfactory police records check is required for this position.
Benefits
- Full time position | Secure and stable employment
- Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading | Above award wages
- All PPE, tools and equipment supplied | Generous leave entitlements
Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.
Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Mick Aylett, Coordinator Kerbside Collection and Street Cleaning on 0428 595 156.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Tuesday 23 September 2025.
