Field Plant Operator – Road Maintenance (Camp-Based)

NSW Public Service Commission; Bega; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is recruiting for a Road Worker Grade 3 based in Bega, NSW. The role involves operating skid steer and other plant equipment to support road construction and maintenance while upholding safety, environmental and quality standards.

You will perform pre-start inspections, basic plant maintenance, traffic management, and a range of operational tasks to keep communities connected through a safe road network.

Qualifications

• Current Australian motor vehicle driver's licence (Class C); minimum requirement: Provisional P1
• A current Construction Industry White Card
• Traffic Controller Card (Implement Traffic Control Plan) or the willingness to obtain within 3 months
• Prepare Work Zone Traffic Management qualification or the willingness to obtain within 3 months
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills to complete work records and communicate effectively with the work team
• A willingness to undertake any legislated or internal licensing, ticketing or certification requirements as directed

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steer and other plant equipment to support road construction and maintenance projects while complying with safety standards
• Undertake pre-start inspections, basic plant maintenance, traffic management and operat ional tasks
• Drive operational excellence and safe work practices in a dynamic field-based environment
• Camp-away arrangement with Sunday to Friday schedule; one RDO per month
• Work across different locations and contribute to quality road infrastructure outcomes

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Literacy & numeracy

Plant operation

Education

White Card

Traffic Controller Card (within 3 months)

Work Zone Traffic Management qualification (within 3 months)

Driver's Licence Class C (P1)

Job description

Transport for NSW is recruiting for a Road Worker Grade 3 based in Bega, NSW. The role involves operating skid steer and other plant equipment to support road construction and maintenance while upholding safety, environmental and quality standards.

You will perform pre-start inspections, basic plant maintenance, traffic management, and a range of operational tasks to keep communities connected through a safe road network.