One man’s trash is another man’s treasure!
An opportunity currently exists for motivated and enthusiastic applicants to join Council’s multi-skilled workforce. If you possess the ability to become an efficient team player and are willing to participate in self improvement, workplace change and flexible working arrangements this could be the role for you.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the maintenance of Council’s Tip Sites at either Warialda or Bingara ensuring that legislative requirements for the disposal of waste are met in accordance with the Waste Management Plan.

These are permanent part time positions and the hours will be tailored to suit the needs of the successful applicants.

The position is classified as Grade 2 in Council’s salary system with salary ranging from $17.2268 to $18.9926 hour.  Placement within this grade will be dependant upon the qualifications, skills and experience of the successful applicant. These roles could suit a variety of applicants including those currently receiving government benefits and we would encourage all interested persons to apply.

Position information can be obtained by contacting the Bingara Office on (02) 6724 2000 or Warialda Office on
(02) 6729 3000.

Applications, addressing the selection criteria detailed in the position description, are to be marked confidential and addressed to:  
                     General Manager
                     Locked Bag 5
                     BINGARA NSW 2404

Applications must be received no later than 4.00pm Friday 5th February 2010.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
 
Position Title:    Tip Attendant (Part Time)
Business Unit:   Environmental Services
Award:               Local Government (State) Award 2007
Reports To:       Environmental Services Manager
Prepared By:     Human Resource Officer                           
Prepared Date:  3rd December 2009
    

POSITION OBJECTIVES:

Responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of Council’s Waste Disposal and Collection Sites, the direction of customers using the sites to the appropriate location of disposal and the processing of recyclable materials as directed

Project a professional, co-operative and courteous image when representing Council in your day to day work activities.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Open and close Waste Disposal Facilities as necessary, ensuring access by the public is maintained and security of facilities is monitored and all persons have vacated site prior to locking up.

• Liaise with supervisor as required to ensure the efficient operation of the Waste Disposal Facilities.
• Provide  a high level of customer service to all persons visiting the Waste Disposal Site.
• Record vehicles entering and leaving sites, recording data and information required for the application of Council’s disposal fees.
• Compact and fill collections areas on a daily basis, using plant provided.
• Carry out minor routine maintenance and cleaning of plant on a daily basisand liaise with supervisors on plant service and repair requirements.
• Maintain Waste Disposal Site sheds, office and other facilities.
• Maintain internal and external surrounds of Waste Site on a daily basis, or as directed, collecting windblown litter and other dumped or scattered items for disposal in correct location.
• Collect re-usable items for on-selling and recyclable items such as ferrous and nonferrous metals, white goods and timber as required.
• Empty oil containers into oil recycling stations and maintain this facility in good order.
• Carry out green waste chipping and mulching as required.
• Carry out fly control using pesticide baits or other methods as directed.
• Examine cargo to prohibit disposal of hazardous waste in accordance withGovernment regulations.
• Carry out routine cleaning of surrounds.
  

ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

The position reports to and is responsible to the Environmental Services Manager.

Internally, the position is required to liaise with Engineering and Town Services in addition to Environmental & Social Services.

Externally, the position is required to liaise with the general public, contractors, business and private enterprise making use of the Council facility.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Gwydir Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and appoints on the basis of merit. Merit is determined by assessing the applicant’s abilities, qualifications, experience, work performance and personal qualities relative to the requirements of the position.


WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

The employee has an obligation and responsibility to ensure the employee does not place themselves or others at risk of injury or illness. So as to meet this obligation the employee shall:

• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), obligations and adopt sound working practices.

• Follow all safe working procedures and practices designed for the employee’s work.

• So as to avoid, eliminate or minimize potential hazards when the employee becomes aware of a potential hazardous work related condition or practice, either eliminate where practical such conditions or practice, or report, or advise the employee’s supervisor of same as soon as possible.

• Ensure that instructions to protect the employee’s health and safety are followed and all personal protective equipment provided is used and maintained. 

• Ensure that the risk management process is followed and that hazard inspections and risk analysis (assessment) are conducted regularly in areas which are the responsibility of the employee.

• Comply with any OH&S Responsibility and Accountability Statement adopted by Council from time to time.
  

Failure to comply with any reasonable direction from your immediate Supervisor or other authorised person will result in disciplinary action.


KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Good knowledge of tip and recycling procedures.
• Reasonable written and oral communication skills.
• General knowledge of Workplace Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare regulations.
• Demonstrated Front End Loader experience and/or tickets
• General Induction for Construction work in NSW card.
• Class C driver’s licence
  

DESIRABLE                       

• Class HR Driver’s Licence.

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