General Operator - Patrol Truck Operator

About Merri-bek City Council

Merri-bek City Council governs a vibrant and diverse community of over 195,000 residents across suburbs including Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, and Hadfield. The council is dedicated to progressive values such as environmental sustainability, social justice, and community wellbeing. Operating close to Melbourne’s CBD, the area boasts excellent transport links, recreational amenities and a thriving cultural scene. The council promotes an inclusive and flexible workplace environment prioritizing work-life balance and innovation.

Position Overview

This full-time permanent role is part of the Street Cleansing Unit, focusing on maintaining public spaces by operating patrol trucks to manage litter and illegally dumped rubbish. The role involves working varied rosters generally between 3:30 am and 7:30 am starts, with regular patrol hours from 6 am to 2:30 pm. Responsibilities include cleaning streets, car parks, parks, footpaths, and bus shelters, collecting litter and waste material, and potentially operating specialized street cleaning equipment upon training.

Key Duties

• Perform general municipality cleaning tasks like removing dumped rubbish, litter, dead animals, and sharps.
• Operate mechanical and manual sweeping equipment across various locations including shopping centres and residential streets.
• Complete periodic training on street sweepers, combo trucks, and other machinery associated with drain cleaning and street maintenance.
• Participate in overtime shifts during weekend morning programs.

Required Skills and Experience

• Must hold a current Victorian Driver’s Licence with a Medium Rigid Vehicle endorsement.
• Proven ability to drive trucks safely in urban environments and operate multiple small machinery types.
• Experience delivering high-quality street cleansing or related maintenance services effectively.

Benefits and Support

• Regular fortnightly rostered days off (RDO).
• Opportunities for comprehensive training and career progression.
• Salary sacrifice schemes and flexible work options supporting work-life balance.
• Wellness initiatives and employer-supported study assistance.
• Generous leave entitlements including up to 20 weeks parental leave and provisions for ceremonial, gender affirmation, family violence and purchase leave.

Additional Information

Applicants must be prepared to provide proof of Driver’s Licence, Working with Children Check, Medium Rigid Licence, and First Aid certification during application. The position is currently open for internal candidates only and may close early if high application volumes are received. Merri-bek City Council is committed to equal opportunity employment, valuing diversity, and creating a safe and inclusive workplace. The organization also holds a firm commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and child safety.

Contact details for further information are provided within the application notice. Applications should be submitted exclusively through the specified online recruitment system. Merri-bek City Council acknowledges Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as traditional landowners and fosters reconciliation and community engagement in its operations.