Specialised Pavement Operator

First Nations Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Away From Home Allowances

Travel entitlements

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Downer is seeking experienced Specialised Pavement Operators to join our Airports and Specialised Pavements team based out of Eastern Creek. These roles involve airport, spray seal and pavement projects across Sydney Metro and regional NSW, with about 40% travel away from home.

You will operate and maintain specialised pavement equipment, perform crack and spray sealing, asphalt paving and pavement rehabilitation, and support project delivery with a strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• Minimum HR Licence (HC highly regarded).
• Experience operating bitumen spray trucks or similar equipment.
• Civil construction, road maintenance or infrastructure experience.
• Dangerous Goods Licence preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain specialised pavement and civil construction equipment.
• Carry out crack sealing and spray sealing activities.
• Perform asphalt paving and pavement rehabilitation works.
• Operate mobile asphalt and KMA plants.
• Support project delivery with safety, quality and productivity standards.
• Work across Sydney Metro and regional NSW with ~40% travel away from home.

Skills

HR Licence

HC Licence

Dangerous Goods Licence

Bitumen spray truck experience

Civil construction experience

Willingness to travel

Job description

Job Description

Downer is a leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, supporting the delivery and maintenance of critical infrastructure. Our Road Services business is committed to innovation, safety, quality and sustainability, helping build and maintain the road networks that connect communities.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking experienced Specialised Pavement Operators to join our Airports and Specialised Pavements team based out of Eastern Creek. These newly created positions offer the opportunity to work on unique airport, spray seal and pavement infrastructure projects across Sydney Metro and regional locations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating and maintaining specialised pavement and civil construction equipment
• Crack sealing and spray sealing activities
• Asphalt paving and pavement rehabilitation works
• Operating mobile asphalt and KMA plants
• Supporting project delivery in line with safety, quality and productivity standards
• Working across Sydney Metro and regional NSW, with approximately 40% of the year spent working away from home This is a hands-on role offering variety, travel and the opportunity to work on some of Australia's most specialised airport and pavement projects.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum HR Licence (HC Licence highly regarded)
• Previous experience operating bitumen spray trucks or similar construction equipment
• Civil construction, road maintenance or infrastructure experience
• Dangerous Goods Licence (preferred) or willingness to obtain
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices
• Flexibility to work away from home and travel when required
• Reliable work ethic and ability to work effectively within a team environment

What We Offer

• Competitive EA hourly rates with overtime opportunities
• Living Away From Home Allowances and travel entitlements where applicable
• Full-time, ongoing employment with a national industry leader
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
• Exposure to specialised airport and pavement projects across Australia
• A strong safety-focused culture where our people come first

About Downer

At Downer, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, veterans, people living with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.