Plant Operator

Transport for NSW; Jerrawa; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RDO per month

Job summary

Transport for NSW in Yass, NSW, is seeking a plant operator to contribute to regional road maintenance. You’ll operate lime spreader, water cart, rollers, loader and mixer while upholding safety and quality standards, with a camp-away arrangement and occasional long hours.

Bring experience with heavy vehicles and plant, plus licences (Class C, White Card, and others). A team-focused, reliable worker who documents work and performs pre-start inspections will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Possess required licences and cards as listed: Class C, White Card.
• Experience operating lime spreader, Water Cart, rollers, loader, mixer.
• Ability to complete work records and maintain documentation.
• Safety-focused and works well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate lime spreader, water cart, rollers, loader, mixer and related plant.
• Perform pre-start inspections and basic plant maintenance.
• Conduct traffic management activities and manual handling.
• Maintain safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Collaborate with regional maintenance team to deliver projects.

Skills

Driving heavy vehicles

Safety focused

Pre-start inspections

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Current Australian driver’s licence (Class C) Provisional P1

Construction Industry White Card

Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver Licence desirable

Traffic Controller Card (Implement Traffic Control Plan)

Prepare Work Zone Traffic Management qualification

Job description

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Trades & Services

Job location:

Yass, NSW, AU, 2582

Job reference number: 111292

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $1513.3-$0.0

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

About You

Your experience operating heavy vehicles, Lime spreader, Water Cart, 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. Experience operating Water Carts, 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
• A current Heavy Rigid (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.

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.

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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