HR Rear Lift Driver

HR Rear Lift Driver

Atlast The Waste Network

Top Rates + Overtime + Penalties + Career Growth

Looking for a secure, long-term driving role with a growing Australian-owned business?

Join a growing Australian-owned company where drivers are respected, equipment is maintained properly and hard work is recognised. Atlast The Waste Network is looking for a professional HR Rear Lift Driver to become part of our long-term success story.

If you're safety-focused, reliable and take pride in delivering excellent service, we'd love to hear from you.

As an essential service provider, we offer stable year-round work, modern equipment, strong team support and genuine opportunities to grow your career within the waste and resource recovery industry.

About Us

At Atlast The Waste Network, we're committed to delivering smarter waste management and recycling solutions while creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work.

As a proudly Australian family-owned company, we've built our reputation on reliability, professionalism and strong customer relationships. We continue to invest in our people, our fleet and our systems to ensure we provide the highest level of service across every operation.

Our team enjoys the benefits of working for a growing business without the bureaucracy of a large corporate environment.

When you join Atlast, you're joining a company that values hard work, rewards commitment and supports long-term career development.

The Role

As a Rear Lift Driver, you'll be responsible for servicing commercial and industrial customers across allocated collection routes while maintaining high standards of safety, customer service and operational efficiency.

This role offers a combination of driving and hands-on work, making it ideal for drivers who enjoy staying active throughout the day.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating Rear Lift collection vehicles

• Completing daily waste and recycling collection routes

• Performing pre-start and post-shift vehicle inspections

• Ensuring safe collection and transport of waste materials

• Providing professional customer service at collection sites

• Maintaining route schedules and service standards

• Completing required paperwork and electronic records

• Following all company safety and compliance procedures

What We Offer

• competitive base rate

• Overtime opportunities available

• Consistent full-time hours

• Long-term job security

• Modern, well-maintained fleet

• Uniforms and PPE provided

• Ongoing training and development

• Opportunities to learn additional vehicle types and equipment

• Supportive management and operations team

• Family-owned business culture where employees are genuinely valued

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Current HR Licence

• Previous heavy vehicle driving experience

• Strong safety awareness

• Reliable and professional attitude

• Good communication skills

• Ability to work early morning starts

• Physically capable of performing the duties associated with waste collection operations

Highly Regarded

• Rear Lift experience

• Waste management industry experience

• Front Lift, Hook Lift or Skip Truck experience

• Knowledge of Melbourne metropolitan areas

• Forklift Licence

Safety & Compliance

Safety is fundamental to everything we do.

Successful applicants must be willing to:

• Participate in random drug and alcohol testing

• Follow all company safety procedures and policies

• Undertake pre-employment medical assessments where required

• Maintain a strong commitment to safe work practices at all times

Why Join Atlast?

We're building a team of professional drivers who take pride in their work.

At Atlast The Waste Network, you'll have access to quality equipment, consistent work, competitive pay and a workplace where your contribution is recognised. We believe in investing in our people and creating opportunities for long-term success.

Whether you're an experienced waste industry operator or an HR driver looking to build a career in a stable and growing industry, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Apply Now

Submit your resume through SEEK.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Atlast The Waste Network – Supporting Essential Services Through Great People, Reliable Equipment and Smarter Waste Solutions.