Plant Operator

Transport for NSW; Hay; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW in regional NSW is seeking an experienced Plant Operator to deliver safe, efficient road maintenance across the region. You will operate Water Carts and other plant, perform pre-start checks and support traffic management on active worksites.

You will hold a Heavy Rigid licence, White Card, and the ability to tow trailers, with willingness to obtain Traffic Controller and Work Zone qualifications within three months; you will record work details and work well in a team.

Qualifications

• HR licence and White Card required.
• Ability to tow trailers as needed.
• Traffic Controller qualification or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Work Zone Traffic Management qualification or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Strong literacy and numeracy for records and communication.
• Willingness to meet licensing/certification requirements as directed.

Responsibilities

• Operate Water Carts and other plant on road projects.
• Undertake pre-start inspections and basic plant maintenance.
• Perform traffic management activities as required.
• Complete work records and document activities.
• Collaborate with team to deliver safe, quality road infrastructure.

Skills

Heavy vehicle operation

Water Cart operation

Plant equipment operation

Safety focus

Team collaboration

Documentation

Pre-start inspections

Road/construction knowledge

Education

Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver Licence

Construction Industry White Card

Job description

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 Water Carts 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.

About you

Your experience operating heavy vehicles, Water Carts, 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 Water Carts, heavy vehicles or similar plant machinery will be highly regarded.

To be successful in this role, you will hold:

• A Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver Licence
• A current Construction Industry White Card
• The ability to tow trailers as required
• 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 25 October 2026. For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

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