Job Description

• You prioritise the safety of yourself and others at work, both physically and mentally.
• 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 will:

• Work as part of a hands-on team delivering essential road construction and maintenance improvements on live, road-based projects.
• Operate excavators and other plant items such as backhoes, loaders, bobcats, mixers, stabilisers or rollers, whilst contributing hands-on labour when needed.
• Carry out pre-start checks, maintain safety and environmental standards, and contribute to reliable, high-quality task outcomes.
• Support the delivery of safer roads and community outcomes across local and remote projects through consistent effort and teamwork.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the and information pack

You will live within a 100 km radius from the appointed base (depot) and are prepared to work outside normal working hours, attend callouts, travel across the district and work away from home when needed.

About you:

• You are a safety-focused, hard working plant operator who enjoys working in team environments.
• You'll have experience operating in and around live traffic environments.
• You are confident in the safe and efficient operations of Excavators as well as other plant items (such as backhoes, loaders, bobcats, mixers, stabilisers, and rollers) with experience rectifying simple hazards without direction and reporting them appropriately.

You must hold the following tickets/ Licence's

• White Card
• Current driver’s licence

Traffic Control tickets and Truck Licence (Medium Rigid) up to (Heavy Rigid) are preferred but not essential.

You must have previous experience as a Road Worker Grade 1- 3 level or related civil construction labouring experience. Please refer to the role description above for more detail.

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.

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Tuesday 7 April 2026

For more information about this role, please contact KAREN.RAYNER@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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