Vac Truck Operator

Immediate Start

Wattleup Area

$40.83 p/hr + penalties (10-12 hour daily shifts)

IP Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and safety-focused Industrial Services Operator for one of our valued clients, This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated operator to join a well-established organisation, specialising in industrial services and waste management.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in daily prestart meetings

• Complete daily breath testing

• Participate in random and blanket Drug & Alcohol testing

• Conduct prestart checks on all equipment prior to operation and report any faults or roadworthy issues

• Be available for 10-12 hour daily shifts (penalty rates apply)

• Complete all job dockets through the Safety Culture system

• Read, understand, and sign onto relevant SWMS prior to commencing work

• Follow instructions from Supervisors and Management

• Ensure safety procedures and compliance standards are maintained at all times

• Immediately report all incidents to your direct Supervisor

Industrial Services & Vehicle Operations

• Operate Vac Trucks, completing works including:

  • Non-Destructive Digging (NDD)

  • Liquid waste transport (all waste categories, including septics)

  • Tank cleaning

  • Lake and pond desludging

  • Gully and stormwater works

  • Spill response clean-ups

• Refuel vehicles and refill water tanks at the end of each shift to ensure emergency response readiness

• Perform works involving Confined Space and Working at Heights

• Carry out minor maintenance and repairs including:

  • Cleaning internal and external equipment

  • Changing light globes

  • Greasing

  • Gun repairs

  • Vac and HP hose repairs or replacements

• Operate Hook Trucks and Skip Trucks as required

• Undertake general yard duties when required, including:

  • Product destruction

  • IBC washing

  • Yard cleaning and maintenance

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• HR Class Driver’s Licence

• Controlled Waste Licence (preferred)

• Current Police Clearance

• Construction White Card

• Confined Space certification (within the last 2 years)

• Working at Heights certification (within the last 2 years)

• RIW Card

• High Risk Licence – LF Class (preferred)