Job Description

You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.

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:

• Competently operate Heavy Combination vehicles to Heavy Vehicle Chain of Responsibility (HVCoR) requirements and hold a HC Class Drivers Licence
• Load and unload plant from trailer and tow any trailers that their vehicle is rated to tow.
• Operate a variety of major plant items that are used in road construction and maintenance projects driven to worksites.
• Operate a HIAB or similar truck mounted crane.
• Travel throughout the region to attend worksites including attending call outs on weekends and after hours scheduled night work where required.
• Perform any of the duties of a Road Worker Grade 3 as and when required.

This position involves transporting, unloading/loading and operating construction plant with a heavy combination truck and trailer combination.

This is an ongoing full-time role based at Welby.

You may be required to work outside of normal working hours, and you may also be required to travel throughout the region and work at locations away from home.

TfNSW take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously therefore to be eligible for this role it is a requirement that you must reside within 75 kms driving distance from the Welby Depot.

For more information on this position and business unit, please view the and information pack For any enquiries, please contact John Roberts at John.Roberts@transport.nsw.gov.au

About you

You are an experienced Heavy Combination Truck Driver who has the capability to work under limited supervision and has experience in maintaining a safe and injury free workplace for all employees while operating in a high speed, high traffic volume environment.

You’ll be confident in Heavy Vehicle Chain of Responsibility (HVCoR) requirements and highly capable operating major plant including Backhoe, Excavator and Skid Steer and have proven experience rectifying simple hazards without direction and reporting them accordingly.

You hold a current Australian Heavy Combination (HC) licence and have a strong driving record.

You hold a current Construction Industry White Card.

You are ideally qualified with Traffic Controller tickets (Implement Traffic Control / Prepare Work Zone), though this is preferred and not essential.

You are experienced in labouring within a construction or civil environment.

You have traffic control certification (Workers on Foot) preferred.

You are familiar with local road networks across the district.

You are willing to complete any required legislative or internal training, licences, or tickets as needed.

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.

Apply today

Applications close at 11:59 PM on Sunday 1st March 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact JOHN.ROBERTS@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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