Refuse Truck Driver – Waste Collection

Job Duties:

• Operate rear/side-loading garbage trucks for council or private contractors (e.g., Cleanaway, Suez)
• Follow scheduled routes for residential/commercial waste pickup
• Operate hydraulic compactors and maintain cleanliness logs

Requirements:

• HR (Heavy Rigid) license (minimum)
• White Card (construction safety) for depot work
• Ability to work early shifts (4AM starts common)

Avg. Earnings:

• 32–32–45 AUD/hour (+ penalty rates for weekends)
• Council roles include government superannuation (15.4%)