Street Sweeper Operator

Join the Sustainability, Climate & Waste team at Hume City Council. Ensure that the amenity and cleanliness of the Municipal District and the maintenance of the infrastructure assets of Hume City Council are maintained and improved.

Responsibilities

Ensure that the amenity and cleanliness of the Municipal District and the maintenance of the infrastructure assets of Hume City Council are maintained and improved; To conduct pre-start checks and perform routine maintenance on mechanical road sweeping vehicles daily in accordance with approved pre-start check list and maintenance programs; To ensure that the vehicle is thoroughly cleaned at the completion of each shift including inspecting the vehicle and reporting any maintenance/repair requirements to the workshop; Maintain roads, carparks, commercial/industrial precincts, shopping centres and public places to a high quality using mechanical road sweepers; To carry out Council’s Road sweeping activities in accordance with the units programs and/or works schedules as determined by the work groups agreements; To carry out the collection and disposal of waste/sweepings in accordance with Council’s safety policies and procedures; Sweeping and removal of all debris litter and vegetation/weeds from all road surfaces as needed and or as directed; To actively participate in Continuous Improvement meetings to ensure best practise operations and services; To report daily any non-conformances, hazards or operational problems associated with the service

Requirements

Understanding of Council Operations in particular cleansing practices; Demonstrated ability to operate mechanical road sweepers; Basic Knowledge of Litter Act 1987; Basic Knowledge of Council’s Waste and Cleansing Operations, Programs, Policies and Procedures; Demonstrated skills in basic repairs and maintenance of vehicles, plant and equipment; Written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate with members of the public and resolve minor problems in a courteous and effective manner; Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety requirements; Current heavy truck licence; Current driver’s licence

Nice to have

Current Scarab or MacDonald Johnston mechanical road and footpath sweeper Certificates of Competence would be advantageous

Benefits

Superannuation; competitive salary package; professional development opportunities; supportive work environment