Yardperson / Controlled Waste Operator
Looking for a change? Join a growing, family-orientated team in beautiful Geraldton. No long haul driving - primarily local work with occasional regional travel. ✅In-town work – home every night✅Great coastal…
Looking for a change? Join a growing, family-orientated team in beautiful Geraldton. No long haul driving - primarily local work with occasional regional travel.
✅In-town work – home every night
✅Great coastal lifestyle
✅Supportive team with room to grow
✅Casual role based in Geraldton
Purpose of the Position
Geraldton Hire has an exciting opportunity for Yardperson / Controlled Waste operator at our Geraldton Hire premise.
This is a varied, hands-on role involving controlled-waste services, equipment deliveries and collections, and general yard duties. We are looking for someone who is reliable, safety-focused and comfortable working independently while providing excellent service to our customers.
Key Resonsibilities
- Operate controlled-waste/vacuum truck and associated equipment safely and efficiently
- Undertake controlled-waste collection, transport and disposal activities in accordance with applicable requirements
- Service and maintain portable toilets and other sanitation equipment as required
- Complete required controlled-waste documentation and records
- Deliver and collect hire equipment throughout Geraldton and regional areas
- Safely load, unload and restrain equipment for transport
- Conduct vehicle and equipment pre-start inspections
- Assist with general yard duties, cleaning and housekeeping
- Maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean and serviceable condition
- Provide professional and friendly customer service
- Follow Geraldton Hire's safe work procedures, Take 5 requirements and other HSEQ requirements
Geographical Coverage
Regional Western Australia, permanently based in Geraldton.
Licence Requirements
- MR Truck Drivers Licence
- High Risk Licence - Forklift essential
- Construction Industry White Card
- Current Police Clearance (obtained within the past 12 months)
- Controlled Waste Drivers Licence or ability to obtain the required licence
- Previous truck driving, yard, hire industry or controlled waste experience will be highly regarded
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is reliable, punctual and safety-focused
- Works well both independently and as part of a team
- Has excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and with a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Provides exceptional customer service
- Is physically capable of undertaking the requirements of a hands-on role
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical and Drug & Alcohol test
GHS Group is a quality assured diversified industrial solutions provider working across regional Western Australia. A diversified and progressive business based in Geraldton, GHS Group is a fully integrated, multidisciplinary service provider to the mining, infrastructure, and construction sectors.
GHS Group leverages over 30 years of experience with the knowledge to provide comprehensive, cost effective and innovative solutions to the benefit of our clients. Our success can be attributed to our team of professionals, delivering high quality outcomes, safely, on time and on budget.
Geraldton Hire is an employer of choice offering positions of employment based in lifestyle rich Geraldton. Geraldton Hire is a family friendly, equal opportunity employer, providing a supportive team environment. Should you have the right attitude, skills and experience to contribute and add value to this progressive team, we encourage you to apply.
If you are looking to take the next big step in your career, we want to hear from you!