Driver - Rear Lift
- Operate Rear Lift collection vehicles for waste collection.
- Perform manual handling and loading activities as required.
- Deliver high standard of customer service.
Driver - Rear Lift
- Permanent Position – Brooklyn, VIC
- $34.44 per hour + overtime opportunities
- HR licence required
The Opportunity
Cleanaway is seeking an experienced and safety-focused HR Driver to join our Brooklyn team operating a Rear Lift Collection Vehicle. This hands-on role involves hard waste collection services, including the collection of bulky household items from residential areas. Regular heavy lifting and manual handling are a key part of the role.
Duties include:
- Safely operate Rear Lift collection vehicles
- Complete bulk waste collection services across allocated runs
- Perform manual handling and loading activities as required
- Conduct daily pre-start inspections and basic vehicle checks
- Deliver a high standard of customer service
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness and presentation
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A current HR Licence
- Physically fit and comfortable working in a hands-on environment
- A strong commitment to workplace safety
- Professional communication and customer service skills
- Clean driving record
- Reliable work ethic and positive team attitude
About Us
Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.
We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.
As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance. We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities Nationally.
Why join Cleanaway?
- Competitive salary package
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career opportunities in a high growth, Australian business
- Supportive and safe work environment
- Paid parental leave
- Great company benefits: Employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts on private health insurance and more
Our Process
Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.
We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.
Applications close: 12 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Vacancy no:525034
Work type:Permanent - Full Time
Location:Brooklyn VIC Australia
Categories:Drivers & Operators
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