hr waste management driver | front & rear lift

• Top Tier Rates: Earn up to $48.77/hr with regular 50+ hour weeks.

• Work/Life Balance: Monday to Friday only — keep your weekends completely free!

• Equipment & Training: Front & Rear Lift experience preferred, but training is provided for dedicated HR drivers.

🏢 About the Opportunity

Join a well-established, industry-leading waste management provider operating out of Brisbane’s Southside. We are seeking reliable and safety-focused Heavy Rigid (HR) Drivers to service commercial collection routes across the Brisbane metropolitan area and CBD.

This is an ongoing role offering long, consistent hours (10–12 hours/day) with early morning starts so you can beat the traffic and secure high weekly take-home pay.

📋 The Role & Responsibilities

• 🚚 Safely operate modern Front Lift and Rear Lift commercial waste collection vehicles.

• 🏙️ Navigate scheduled collection routes across Brisbane and the CBD efficiently.

• 🕹️ Operate hydraulic lift systems and automated bin mechanisms.

• 💪 Perform manual handling tasks, including maneuvering, pushing, and pulling wheelie bins when required.

• 🛡️ Maintain strict safety standards and carry out daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.

🔑 What We’re Looking For

• 🪪 Mandatory: Current and valid HR (Heavy Rigid) driver’s licence or above.

• 🚛 Experience: Prior experience operating Front Lift or Rear Lift trucks is highly regarded (happy to train motivated HR drivers).

• 🗺️ Local Knowledge: Strong understanding of Brisbane roads, with CBD driving knowledge essential.

• ⏰ Reliability: Available for 2:00 AM starts and capable of working 10–12 hour shifts, Monday to Friday.

• 🏋️ Fitness: Comfortable with early starts and the physical nature of waste handling.

• 🧪 Compliance: Must be able to pass a pre-employment screening.

🎁 What’s In It For You?

• 💵 Exceptional Pay: Generous rates with heaps of overtime available.

• 📅 No Weekend Work: Consistent Monday–Friday roster.

• 🤝 Supportive Team: Welcoming depot culture with ongoing support and comprehensive onboarding.

• 🚀 Immediate Start: Quick turnaround from interview to start date.

📲 Ready to Hit the Road?

📧 If you have any questions before applying, please contact amy.feakes@randstad.com.au.

Please note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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