Plant Operator - Street Cleaning Night Shift

Plant Operator - Street Cleaning Night Shift

Date: 31 Jul 2026

Location: Greenacre, NSW, AU

Company: Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Looking for a stable, hands-on role where your work truly matters? Join the City of Canterbury Bankstown’s City Clean Team and help maintain clean, safe and well-presented streets, town centres and public spaces.

City Clean supports one of NSW’s largest and most diverse communities. If you’re a skilled plant or vehicle operator, who takes pride in your work, values safety and confident 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 $69,034 (Grade C, Step 1) plus 12% super.

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

The role

As a Plant Operator – Street Cleaning - Night Shift, you’ll operate street cleaning plant and equipment to maintain a high level of cleanliness across public roads, town centres and Council properties during night shift.

Your work will help remove debris, litter, leaves and other waste materials to support public safety, city presentation and a cleaner environment.

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

What you’ll be doing

• Operating street cleaning plant and equipment according to set schedules
• Keeping streets and footpaths clear of debris, litter and leaves
• Performing pre and post-operation checks on vehicles and equipment
• Using blowers and other equipment to support cleaning activities
• Responding to emergency cleaning requests
• Documenting and reporting issues such as large debris, vandalism, hazardous waste or maintenance concerns
• Working safely and in compliance with Heavy Vehicle National Law, Chain of Responsibility and relevant road rules
• Engaging respectfully with residents and visitors when required

About you

You’re reliable, safety-focused and take pride in keeping public spaces clean and well maintained. You can work independently, follow schedules and respond flexibly to changing operational needs.

You’ll need:

• A Class MR Driver’s Licence
• Experience operating plant, vehicles or equipment in an operational environment
• Ability to perform pre and post-operation checks and routine maintenance
• Experience following set schedules and completing tasks within required timeframes
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to respond promptly to emergency cleaning requests
• Ability to document and report operational issues
• Experience operating street sweeper vehicles, highly regarded
• Understanding of Chain of Responsibility provisions, 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

Keep our city moving, clean and safe, 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.