Plant Operator

2 days ago

Narrandera Shire Council, Australia Transport for NSW Full time
Overview

You always put safety first in everything you do. 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:

  • Work as part of a team delivering essential road infrastructure improvements on various minor works projects.
  • Operate a variety of heavy plant machinery—such as backhoes, excavators, loaders, bobcats, mixers, stabilisers, and rollers—while performing both routine and complex manual tasks.
  • Play a key role in maintaining safety standards, conducting equipment checks, identifying environmental hazards, and contributing to high-quality project outcomes.
  • Drive operational excellence and workplace safety in a dynamic construction environment, helping deliver a critical project on time while developing skills across multiple plant types.
  • Note: 2 fixed term full-time roles available (up to 30 June 2026) based at Narrandera.

You may be required to work outside normal hours and may travel throughout the region or work at locations away from home. Allowances relating to working away from home and accommodation apply.

For more information on the business unit and role, view the role description and information pack.

About you

We're seeking safety-focused plant operators who are team players with experience in civil construction and in safe and efficient operations of plant such as backhoes, loaders, bobcats, mixers, stabilisers, and rollers.

You'll be confident and highly capable operating major plant and have proven experience rectifying simple hazards without direction and reporting them accordingly.

You must hold the following qualifications:

  • Current Construction Industry White Card
  • Current unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence
  • Traffic control certification is desirable but not an essential requirement for this position
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 diverse and we encourage inclusion. For information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, including award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

What are you waiting for? Connect with us and apply now.

Applications close: 11:59 pm Tuesday 16 September 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact JOHN..NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work. We encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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