Street Cleaning - Multi Purpose Plant & Maintenance Officer
Job No:
5550725
Location:
Bendigo
- Full time, Ongoing
- Band 3, Starting salary $65,543 (incl Industry Allowance) plus superannuation
- Base hourly rate $33.16 (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
Working within our Street Cleaning team, in our Resource Recovery & Education unit, you will operate street cleaning plant, which could include
- Footpath Sweeper
- Suction Sweeper
- Kerbside Waste Operator
Duties include:
- Being responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mechanical plant
- Being responsible for cleaning footpaths, car parks, public areas, paths and walking paths to the required standard
- Supporting the team with bin maintenance, cleaning brick and bluestone gutters, roundabouts, splinter islands, bus shelters, school crossings, mediums
- Delivering, retrieving and repairing garbage bins for residents and commercial properties
- Ensuring plant is kept clean and maintained
Early starts will be undertaken as required. The role works a 9 day fortnight (RDO). Shifts are from 5:00am – 2:00pm weekdays (Monday - Friday) and a regular overtime roster (including Saturdays and/or Sundays and/or Public Holidays). Applicable allowances will be paid. Our depot is located in Adam Street, Golden Square.
About you
As the successful applicant, you will have a trade certificate and/or relevant knowledge and skills associated with plant operation. You will have a customer service focus, enjoy working in team environment with good communication skills. You will also have a understanding of safe work practices and OHS principles.
A current drivers license with Heavy Rigid (HR) endorsement and satisfactory police records check are required for this position.
Benefits
- Full time position | Secure and stable employment | Annual salary increases
- Contribute to our community | All PPE, tools and equipment supplied | Paid allowances | Paid overtime
- Paid parental leave | Purchased leave | Training & development opportunities
Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.
Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Mick Aylett, Acting Kerbside Collection and Street Cleaning Coordinator 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 Thursday 14 August 2025.
