Plant Operator

Transport for NSW; Holbrook; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp-away roster

One RDO per fortnight

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a capable plant operator to support regional road maintenance. You will operate rollers, loader and other plant equipment, perform pre-start checks, and help deliver safe, high-quality road infrastructure.

The role is based in regional NSW with a camp-away roster; most work from Monday to Friday, with an RDO every fortnight. Flexibility outside hours is essential, and you will work with a safety‑focused team.

Qualifications

• Construction Industry White Card required.
• Australian Class C licence (Provisional P1) required.
• MR/HR licence desirable or willing to obtain within 3 months.
• Traffic Controller Card or willing to obtain within 3 months.
• Work Zone Traffic Management qualification or willing to obtain within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant equipment (rollers, loader, mixer) to support road construction and maintenance.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and basic plant maintenance.
• Perform traffic management tasks and manual handling as required.
• Complete work records accurately and maintain documentation.
• Work in a camp-away arrangement with a fortnightly RDO, Monday–Friday schedule.

Education

Construction Industry White Card

Australian Driver's Licence Class C (P1)

Heavy Vehicle MR/HR licence desirable or willing to obtain within 3 months

Traffic Controller Card or willing to obtain within 3 months

Work Zone Traffic Management qualification or willing to obtain within 3 months

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 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.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visitTransport 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.

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