Waste Collection Truck Driver

Essential Service Role:
Operate rear/side-lift waste collection vehicles for Brisbane City Council and private contractors, servicing residential and commercial routes across the metro area.

Compensation Package:

• Monthly Earnings: 7,200−7,200−8,800 AUD
  • Base Rate: 34−34−42/hr
  • Early Shift Allowance: +$3.50/hr for 4am starts
  • Overtime: 1.5x after 7.6hrs (common during summer peak)
• Benefits:
  • Council superannuation (15.4%)
  • Annual boot allowance ($400)
  • Health and wellness programs

Operational Requirements:

• Licensing: HR (Heavy Rigid) license minimum
• Certifications:
  • Waste Industry Operations certification
  • Working Safely at Heights ticket
• Physical Demands:
  • Ability to lift 20kg bins repeatedly
  • Comfort working in all weather conditions
• Technology:
  • Operate automated lift systems
  • Use in-cab routing software

Career Path: Progression to trainer roles (45+/hr)ortransfertohazardouswasteoperations(+45+/hr)ortransfertohazardouswasteoperations(+5/hr hazard pay)