Green Waste Collection Driver (car licence required)

Kuranda Industries

Strathpine, Brisbane, QLD

Couriers, Drivers and Postal Services (Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics)

Contract/Temp

40–60 per hour

Almighty Garden Bags (Brisbane Northside and Surrounds).

Start date: August 2025

How to apply:See the bottom of this ad listing for details.

About the Role

Almighty Garden Bags is seeking a self-motivated and reliable Garden Waste Collection Driver to join our team servicing the North Brisbane area and surrounds. You will be responsible for collecting green waste bins from residential and small commercial customers, helping them maintain beautiful outdoor spaces.

Key Benefits

Competitive pay: 40–60/hr (paid per collection) + superannuation.

Flexible schedule: Conduct your weekly route in your own time—just complete all stops by Saturday. Average 4-5 days per week depending on how you like to work.

No commute: A company truck is provided and kept at your home.

No truck license needed:Only a valid car license is required—no HR or MR license necessary.

Independence: Work autonomously with minimal supervision.

All green waste runs are scheduled and assigned each week.

Main Responsibilities

Collect assigned garden waste bins at customer properties.

Drive a company-provided vehicle on designated routes to pick up green waste.

Transport garden waste to appropriate disposal or processing sites.

Maintain and care for the company vehicle; conduct routine checks and basic cleaning. A mobile mechanic will visit to service the truck every 4 months.

Communicate professionally with customers as needed.

Complete all assigned collections each week by Saturday evening.

Follow all traffic and workplace safety regulations.

Report any issues, incidents, or equipment faults promptly.

Replace faulty or old garden bags and frames.

Requirements

Current valid driver’s license (car class)—no truck license required.

Good driving record and ability to drive safely and courteously.

Physically fit and able to handle repetitive manual tasks such as moving green waste bags with a trolley.

Strong time management skills and reliability to complete routes on time.

Able to work independently and responsibly.

Friendly and presentable with good communication skills.

Desirable

Experience in waste collection, delivery driving, or outdoor laboring is advantageous but not required.

Familiarity with North Brisbane and surrounding areas.

General mechanical aptitude for basic vehicle care, but not required.

Join a team where reliability, independence, and a love of the outdoors are rewarded!

Any emails without the answers to these questions will be ignored:

1. Why do you think you would be a good fit for this role?

2. Do you like working outdoors and are you fit/strong enough to easily do manual labor?

3. Tell me something you like about yourself.

4. Which suburb do you live in?

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Email Travis your resume and your answers to the below 4 questions at travis@kurandaindustries.com.au