Roadworker

Www.chandlermacleod.com; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $45.45 + super

9-day fortnight

State government client

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is recruiting 3x Road Workers for a state government project at the Fernbank Creek Depot in NSW. Start ASAP through 19 December 2026, with a 9-day fortnight and overtime up to 2 hours daily.

You'll perform routine labouring tasks using hand and power tools, assist other workers, and work safely as part of a team. Essential: White Card, WOF ticket, driver's licence, and police check.

Qualifications

• Construction White Card is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and repetitive physical labouring tasks.
• Assist Road Workers, Trades Workers, Machinery Operators and Drivers as required.
• Use hand and power tools and machinery safely and effectively.
• Undertake general construction and road work activities.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Assist with tasks requiring physical effort and repetitive manual work.
• Follow workplace health and safety requirements and procedures.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Construction White Card

Police check eligible

Tools

Current driver’s licence

WOF ticket

Traffic Control Plans ticket

Works Zone Traffic Management Plan ticket

MR truck licence

Plant operator competencies

Job description

About the role

We are currently seeking 3x Road Workers to join our state government client’s team based at the Fernbank Creek Depot. This is a great opportunity for candidates with construction, road work or general labouring experience to join a team and assist with a variety of physical and routine tasks.

In this role, you will perform a variety of routine and repetitive physical tasks using hand and power tools, machinery and equipment, either independently or as part of a team assisting more skilled workers, including Road Workers, Trades Workers and Machinery Operators.

The position will commence ASAP and run through to 19 December 2026, with the possibility of extension. The role offers a 9-day fortnight, with overtime likely each day of up to 2 hours.

Duties

• Perform a variety of routine and repetitive physical labouring tasks.
• Assist Road Workers, Trades Workers, Machinery Operators and Drivers as required.
• Use hand and power tools and machinery safely and effectively.
• Undertake general construction and road work activities.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Assist with tasks requiring physical effort and repetitive manual work.
• Follow workplace health and safety requirements and procedures.

Skills and Experience

• Construction White Card – essential.
• Workers on Foot (WOF) ticket – essential (or willing to obtain prior to commencement)
• Current driver’s licence – essential.
• Previous construction experience – essential.
• Physically fit and capable of performing repetitive physical tasks.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to pass a National Police Check – essential.

Highly regarded

• Implementation of Traffic Control Plans ticket.
• Prepare Works Zone Traffic Management Plan ticket.
• Current MR truck licence.
• Plant operator competencies, particularly rollers, excavators and loaders.

Benefits

• $45.45 per hour + superannuation.
• 9-day fortnight with an ADO.
• Opportunity to work with a state government client.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.