Heavy Rigid Truck Driver & Hard Waste Collector

About Us

Total Waste Solutions is a 100% locally owned and operated waste management leader. Since 2008, we have delivered reliable municipal and commercial services across Metropolitan Melbourne 7 days a week. As a trusted local government contractor since 2010, we keep our communities clean. Our main depot is centrally located in Moorabbin.

We are seeking a fit, reliable, motivated and professional HR Truck Driver and Hard Waste Collector. The role will include operating our modern fleet and perform hard waste collections for our municipal clients.

The role:

• Full-time role, based out of our Moorabbin Depot

• Start time 5.30am

• Above-award annual salary plus superannuation

• Operating rear load collection vehicles

Daily tasks include:

• Driving Heavy Rigid vehicles safely located around Melbourne’s Inner South East.

• Manually collecting municipal hard waste items up to 20kg in a two-person crew.

• Performing daily pre-start and post-run vehicle inspections.

• Reporting vehicle and equipment maintenance issues promptly.

• Following collection schedules and service routes.

• Providing high-level customer service to residents and Council.

• Potential for paid overtime available

What You Need:

• Licence: Current Heavy Rigid (HR) driver's licence is mandatory.

• Fitness: Physically fit and capable of repetitive lifting, up to 20kg.

• Experience: Background in manual waste handling is preferred.

• Assets: Experience with rear-lift or hook-lift trucks is highly regarded.

• Safety: White Card, Red Card, and a First Aid Certificate.

Why Join Us?

• Local Routes: Work close to home in Melbourne’s South Eastern suburbs.

• Stable Industry: Secure, full-time local government contract work.

• Early Starts, Early Finishes: 5:30 am starts mean you get your afternoons back.

• Great Culture: Join a supportive, safety-first team environment.