Waste and Recycling Truck Drivers

Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Resource Recovery

Position Type: Casual (Up to 38 hours/week)

Salary Range: Base Salary $44.67 per hour + super, plus overtime and penalty rates dependent on work performed. Additional entitlements and overtime do not form part of the advertised base salary

Location: Resource Recovery - 210 Webb Drive, Bohle

Application Close: 11:45pm, Sunday 21 June 2026

These casual positions will assist with and work as part of a team to safely operate waste collection vehicles and provide and deliver an effective waste collection service to our customers.

Duties will include collection, including spillages and if required, conduct minor repairs to waste bins within an allocated collection area and return to that area to service missed bins.

You will ensure all bins within the team’s allocated waste area are serviced, label non-compliant bins and clean and perform minor maintenance to allocated plant and report any faults, breakdowns and accident damage.

Qualifications And Experience

Our ideal candidate will have:

• HR Licence and the demonstrated ability to operate a waste collection vehicle greater than 11 t but less than 23t GVM
• Knowledge of servicing, prestart and closedown requirements of the plant to include truck and any attached machinery
• Basic knowledge of waste collection within Local Government or industry
• Basic knowledge of the environmental requirements of collecting and transporting waste
• Sound knowledge of the traffic act and associated legislation relevant to the position
• Ability to achieve a bin lift rate in line with industry standards with reference to residential and rural areas
• Required to work on public holidays (appropriate penalty rates will apply) in accordance with the LAA
• A reasonable amount of overtime is expected to be worked when available (appropriate penalty rates will apply) in accordance with the award

Previous unsuccessful applicants need not re-apply.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Please also refer to this link on our council website, where you can see information on our waste facilities - Waste & Recycling - Townsville City Council

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

Contact Person: Phil (Operations Coordinator)

Contact Email: ***email_hidden*** (for position enquiries only)

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments

• Waste and Recycling Truck Driver_PD.pdf