Heavy Vehicle Recovery Operator - Flexible Roster

Fire and Rescue NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Free on-site gym and parking

Fitness Passport access for staff and

Study assistance for approved courses

Ongoing training and development

On-call allowance

Job summary

Fire and Rescue NSW is offering a Transport & Recovery Operator Level 1 role based in Greenacre, NSW. The role involves transporting vehicles and equipment across NSW and requires operating heavy transport vehicles, adhering to RMS permit systems, and coordinating incident support.

Key duties include fuel management on-site, participation in major incident response, and collaboration with the Rehabilitation POD/ Fire Duty POD teams. FRNSW provides on-site facilities and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience driving articulated units and heavy transport (50 tonne) and recovery of heavy vehicles.
• Operate transport vehicles within RMS permit system.
• Current Class HC driver’s licence.
• Qualifications in vehicle-mounted cranes and forklifts are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Transport vehicles and equipment throughout NSW.
• Operate transport vehicles within RMS permit system and manage fuel on-site.
• Refuel appliances on-site at long-duration incidents using FRNSW refueling unit.
• Attend major incidents to coordinate Rehabilitation POD/ Fire Duty POD and manage crew.
• Operate the bulk water tanker at major incidents and follow ICMS guidelines.

Skills

Articulated driving

Heavy vehicle ops

Recovery tow trucks

ICMS procedures

Education

HC Licence

Tools

ICMS system

RMS permit system

FRNSW refueling unit

Job description

Fire and Rescue NSW is offering a Transport & Recovery Operator Level 1 role based in Greenacre, NSW. The role involves transporting vehicles and equipment across NSW and requires operating heavy transport vehicles, adhering to RMS permit systems, and coordinating incident support.

Key duties include fuel management on-site, participation in major incident response, and collaboration with the Rehabilitation POD/ Fire Duty POD teams. FRNSW provides on-site facilities and ongoing training.