Operator Rear Loader - Street Cleaning Night Shift

Operator Rear Loader - Street Cleaning Night Shift

Date: 31 Jul 2026

Location: Greenacre, NSW, AU

Company: Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Looking for a stable, hands-on night shift driving role where your work makes a real difference? Join the City of Canterbury Bankstown’s City Clean Team and help keep our streets, town centres and public spaces clean, safe and welcoming while most of the city sleeps.

City Clean delivers essential cleaning and waste collection services across one of NSW’s largest and most diverse communities. If you’re an experienced heavy vehicle operator who takes pride in safe and reliable service delivery and is comfortable working night shift, this could be the role for you.

Why join CBCity?

• Rostered Day Off – enjoy one day off every month
• 18 weeks paid parental leave, annual salary increases and long service leave
• Health & wellbeing benefits, including Fitness Passport
• A chance to make a real difference in your local community

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $74,693 (Grade D, Step 1) plus 12% super.

Click HERE to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.

The role

As an Operator Rear Loader – Street Cleaning Night Shift, you’ll collect and transport waste from designated litter bins and public areas to disposal facilities during night shift.

You’ll safely and efficiently operate a rear loader heavy vehicle, follow assigned routes and schedules, and help maintain the cleanliness and presentation of public spaces across the city.

For a full list of duties, click HERE to review the position description.

What you’ll be doing

• Operating a rear loader heavy vehicle to collect waste from designated areas during night shift
• Transporting and disposing of collected waste at approved facilities
• Following assigned routes efficiently and safely
• Conducting routine checks and minor maintenance on the vehicle
• Responding to emergency cleaning and waste collection requests
• Documenting and reporting damaged bins, blockages, hazardous waste or other operational issues
• Assisting with clean-up before, during and after public events
• Engaging respectfully with residents and visitors when required
• Following safe work procedures and relevant safety protocols

About you

You’re a reliable and safety-focused heavy vehicle operator who takes pride in delivering a quality service. You can follow schedules, work independently or as part of a team, and are comfortable working night shift while responding professionally to operational issues as they arise.

You’ll need:

• A Class HR Driver’s Licence
• Availability and suitability to work night shift
• Experience operating heavy vehicles
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices
• Ability to follow designated routes and complete tasks within required timeframes
• Ability to conduct routine vehicle checks and minor maintenance
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to document and report operational issues
• Experience in street cleaning operations, rear load garbage compaction units or road brooms, highly regarded

For more information, contact Belal Derbas, Team Leader City Clean, at [email protected]

Ready to apply?

Click Apply below and submit:

• Your resume
• A cover letter addressing the essential qualifications and outlining why you’re the right fit

Drive your career forward on night shift while serving your community, apply today.

Applications close Friday, 14 August 2026.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at [email protected]

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.