Plant Operator

Transport for NSW; Bowna; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a hands-on plant operator to join the Regional Maintenance team in Holbrook. You will operate rollers, loader, mixer and other plant equipment to support road construction and maintenance projects, while ensuring safety, environmental and quality standards.

The role involves pre-start inspections, basic plant maintenance, traffic management, manual handling and a range of operational tasks.

Qualifications

• Current Australian motor vehicle driver's licence (Class C), with Provisional P1 minimum.
• Construction Industry White Card held.
• Traffic Controller Card or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Heavy Rigid MR/HR licence desirable or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Work Zone Traffic Management qualification or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills for completing work records.
• Willingness to obtain any legislated or internal licensing as directed.

Responsibilities

• Operate rollers, loader, mixer and other plant equipment for road projects.
• Support road construction and maintenance to meet safety and quality standards.
• Undertake pre-start inspections and basic plant maintenance.
• Manage traffic and perform site duties as required.
• Maintain accurate work records and collaborate with team.

Skills

Plant operation experience

Safety-focused

Reliable team member

Pre-start inspections

Education

Construction Industry White Card

Traffic Controller Card

Work Zone Traffic Management qualification

Heavy Rigid MR/HR Licence desirable

Job description

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Trades & Services

Job location: Holbrook, NSW, AU, 2644

Job reference number: 111777

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $1513.3-$1513.3

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

You've been 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 rollers, loader, mixer 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, manual handling 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 Monday morning to Friday evening. Flexibility to work outside these hours as required is essential. Employees receive one RDO per fortnight.

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

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About You

Your experience operating rollers, loader, mixer and other 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.

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
• A current Heavy Rigid MR/HR Driver Licence is desirable or the willingness to obtain within 3 months
• 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.

Join us

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.

Applications close 11:59 PM, Sunday 1 November 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

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.

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