Plant Operator

NSW Public Service Commission; Bega; Hybrid; 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

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Bega, NSW, AU, 2550

Job reference number: 111187

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $1513.3-$0.0

You're open to a change of direction and a new challenge.

You're developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:

Working as part of the Regional Maintenance team, you'll contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of road maintenance and infrastructure activities across the region.

This role will see you operating skid steer and other plant equipment to support road construction and maintenance projects, while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards.

You’ll undertake pre-start inspections, basic plant maintenance, traffic management activities, and a range of operational tasks that contribute to keeping communities connected through a safe and reliable road network.

The role also offers opportunities to broaden your plant operating capabilities and build a long-term career within Transport for NSW.

You will drive operational excellence and safe work practices in a dynamic field-based environment, helping deliver essential road infrastructure outcomes for regional communities.

Please note, this role primarily operates on a camp‑away arrangement, with most work performed from Sunday afternoon to Friday evening. Flexibility to work outside these hours as required is essential. Employees receive one RDO per month.

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys variety, working across different locations, and embracing new challenges.

The role also undertakes a range of Road Worker Grade 3 duties when required.

As part of the recruitment process for this role, shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a practical assessment to demonstrate their ability to safely operate relevant plant, vehicles and equipment.

Your experience operating heavy vehicles, skid steer, plant equipment or working within civil construction, road maintenance, construction, transport operations or a related industry will see you excel in delivering safe and efficient maintenance activities, overcoming day‑to‑day operational challenges and contributing to quality road infrastructure outcomes.

You're recognised as a reliable and safety‑focused team member, skilled at operating plant and equipment, completing work records, undertaking pre‑start inspections, maintaining accurate documentation and working collaboratively with others. Experience operating skid steer, heavy vehicles or similar plant machinery will be highly regarded.

To be successful in this role, you will hold:

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.

You will bring a strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance and quality outcomes, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic field‑based environment.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

This is an in‑person, on‑site role.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply.Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country.