Trainee Waste Operator

Muswellbrook Shire Council
Full time Muswellbrook, New South Wales Plant and System Operators
Posted:
February 25, 2026
Location:
Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia

Job Description

About the position

To provide courteous and efficient Waste Operator services at the Muswellbrook Waste & Recycling Facility and the Denman Waste Transfer Station. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide assistance to operate Council’s Public Weighbridge 
  • Serve customers, use EFTPOS and cash handling, issue receipts, conduct financial reconciliation procedures using basic computer software.
  • Help to identify acceptable waste, classify materials into waste streams and direct customers on placement. Maximise the recovery of recyclable material.
  • Assist customers with safe material disposal and with purchases from the Reuse Shop or mulch and woodchip stockpiles. 
  • Keep sites clean and tidy by removing litter and mowing and trimming areas when required.
  • Safely operate vehicles, plant and equipment in the landfill void and resource recovery areas in line with qualifications. 

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full time
Location: Muswellbrook, Australia
Posted: February 25, 2026
Deadline: April 06, 2026