Waste and Recycling Truck Driver
Townsville City Council
Job Description
Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations
Position Type: Casual
Salary Range: Base hourly Rate: $46.10
Location: Townsville
Application Close: 11:45pm, Wednesday 26th August 2026
- As multiple roles are available, Council may conduct interviews throughout the recruitment process and prior to the closing date.
About The Role
This position will assist the team in the safe operation of waste collection vehicles and the delivery of an effective waste collection service to customers across the Townsville region.
Key responsibilities include collecting waste, managing spillages, undertaking minor waste bin repairs where required, and returning to allocated collection areas to service missed bins. The successful applicant will ensure all bins within the allocated collection area are serviced, identify and label non-compliant bins, and maintain a high standard of customer service.
The role also involves cleaning and performing routine maintenance on allocated plant and equipment, while promptly reporting faults, breakdowns and accident damage to ensure safe and efficient operations.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will hold a current HR Class Driver Licence and have experience in waste collection operations. You will be able to read, understand and complete written reports and records as required by established reporting systems.
You will have experience operating a range of waste collection vehicles and equipment, along with knowledge of plant servicing, pre-start inspections and shutdown procedures for trucks and associated machinery. A basic understanding of the environmental requirements associated.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.
We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:
- Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable)
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
- The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
Contact Person: Phil (Operations Coordinator)
Contact Email: [email protected]
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
Attachments:
- Various_Waste and Recycling Truck Driver PD.pdf