Traffic controller

Smith Plant Hire; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite accommodation provided

Daily living away from home allowance

Daily meal allowances

Penalty rates every fortnight

Job summary

Smith Plant Hire is seeking a licensed Traffic Controller to operate a pilot vehicle (ute) for a road maintenance crew in Western NSW on a FIFO 10 days on / 4 days off roster. Travel to and from site is provided in a company vehicle. You will spot, set up traffic signs, coordinate access, and ensure WHS compliance.

Requirements include a NSW TC certification, White Card, a clean driver’s record, and willingness to work long 10-hour days. Accommodation is provided onsite and allowances apply.

Qualifications

• A valid NSW Traffic Controller certification.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• White card is mandatory.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Act as a spotter / in a ute for a road maintenance crew.
• Set up, maintain and remove traffic control signs and equipment as needed.
• Coordinate access and traffic movements with site personnel.
• Ensure compliance with WHS regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of traffic control activities.
• Keep the site vehicle clean and tidy.

Skills

Traffic Controller certification

Excellent communication

Customer service

White card

Clean driving record

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Smith Plant has a position available for a licensed traffic controller to operate a pilot vehicle (ute) for a road maintenance crew. The role is a FIFO style role in western NSW on a 10 day on 4 day off roster with travel to and from site paid for in a company vehicle.

What you’ll be doing

Acting as a spotter / in a ute for a road maintenance crew.

Set up, maintain and remove traffic control signs and equipment when needed.

Communicating with site personnel to coordinate access and traffic movements

Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety regulations

Maintaining accurate records of traffic control activities

Maintain site vehicle in a clean and tidy manner.

What we're looking for

A valid Traffic Controller (TC) certification for NSW.

Be willing to work 10 days on and four days off for the next 12 months

Excellent communication and customer service skills

White card is mandatory.

Driver's license with a clean driving record.

10-hour workdays every day.

Ideally, you will live in northern NSW.

What we offer

At Smith Plant, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. As a Traffic Controller, you can expect:

10-hour workdays with overtime after 8 hours worked.

All accommodation costs paid for onsite

Daily living away from home allowance

Daily meal allowances.

One full Saturday and Sunday at penalty rates every fortnight.

The opportunity to earn up to 140,000k per year including allowances.

About us

Smith Plant is a leading provider of road maintenance services in Northern NSW. We have expanded into western NSW and are looking for traffic control staff to do FIFO style roles.