Operator - Transfer Station

• $51.21 per hour plus opportunity for overtime
• Full time permanent
• Lifestyle Roster - Four days on, Four days off

The Opportunity

Based at our client sites across the greater Brisbane area, we are seeking to add an Operator/Driver to our team. In this role you will operate a range of plant equipment (yellow gear) within the Brisbane City Council Resource Recovery Centres. In addition, opportunity exists to drive Heavy Vehicle combinations within the SEQ area. In this role you will be responsible for the safe receival and processing of materials via the operation of earthmoving equipment, participation in resource recovery, engaging with customers in a professional manner and undertake general labouring duties as required. There will also be elements of record keeping and paperwork required to ensure we are committed to our sustainability goals.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have the following:

• Relevant licenses and tickets as well as experience operating dozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes and driving heavy vehicles
• LF Forklift license is essential
• MC Heavy vehicle license preferred; HC license required as a minimum
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
• Safety mindset
• Waste industry experience is not essential, however possessing a good attitude, being reliable and having a willingness to learn is

Why Cleanaway

• Full-time, permanent role
• Great rates, penalties and overtime
• Safe and reliable fleet maintained in our modern workshops, with onsite parking, PPE and uniform provided.
• Zero harm safety culture: the safety, health and wellbeing of our people and the communities where we operate are our first and foremost consideration.
• Great company benefits: Employee discounted share purchase scheme, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP and more.
• Australia’s largest waste management company: career, training and development opportunities.
• Company commitment to diversity and inclusion programs: 18 weeks paid primary carer leave top up and options for flexible work.

Who we are:

Cleanaway is Australia’s largest waste management organisation with over 10,000 employees working at over 400 sites. We have been around in Australia for over 50 years, delivering solutions that offer extraordinary benefits not just for our customers, but for our communities and environment we live in. Cleanaway provides sustainable waste management solutions to a range of customers including councils, small businesses, large corporate entities and government agencies.

Cleanaway is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages and values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, mature age and early careers, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Don’t waste another minute - come and join us in our exciting journey towards a sustainable future! Simply click the Apply button below or visit and let's make a positive impact together!

Applications close: 24 May 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

Vacancy no: : 523645

Work type: : Permanent - Full Time

Location: : Nudgee QLD Australia

Categories: : Drivers & Operators

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