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Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW- Job Category: Safety- Job Location: Singleton, NSW, AU, 2330- Job Ref No: 70880- Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time- Salary Range: $1155.3-$1217.4**About us**

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do - and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW - you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.
- Career development opportunities and room to grow. Permanent full-time opportunity
- Road Worker Grade 1-3 ($1,155.30- $1,217.40) p/w + super + allowances
- Must be prepared to work away from home

**About the team**

The Regional and Outer Metropolitan division is focused on understanding the particular needs of regional communities across NSW and delivering customer-centred integrated transport services and infrastructure.

**The opportunity**

Right now, we have a permanent full-time opportunity for a Road Worker to join our regional construction team based in Singleton NSW. We are seeking those that reside within a 50 km radius from the Singleton depot as you will be on call when required. You’ll be working within a work crew consisting of a team leader, road workers and plant operators to undertake road widening, concrete pavement repairs, construction, and maintenance projects. You may be required to work on highway/road construction projects outside 100km radius of the Singleton depot and camping away from home will be a part of this role when undertaking distant work.

You will undertake a range of duties to support the efficient construction and maintenance of road infrastructure within New South Wales, including but not limited to:

- maintenance of established pavements
- construction of new or enhanced pavements
- establishment and maintenance of roadside fixtures and signage
- establishment and maintenance of traffic signals and driver aid devices
- Vegetation management including brush cutting, removing trees and trimming branches.
- Litter removal and clean-up of the road corridor.
- Incident response and removal of immediate hazards to road users.
- Graffiti removal from transport structures.
- Cleaning drainage structures

Road Workers are provided with thorough training and opportunities to develop construction related skills.

**About you**

We’re seeking a team-oriented worker who has an eye for detail and is used to working in similar environments.

You are a practical thinker, quick learner and great communicator who enjoys being physically active performing outdoor manual tasks involving the use of hand tools and equipment within a team setting. You hold a White Card, current driver licence and are able to work outside normal working hours, attend callouts, travel across the region and stay away from home when needed.

Traffic control certificates will be required upon commencement.** **Holding a truck licence or experience operating plant machinery is advantageous (not essential).

**Wage and Benefits**

The wage for this position is Road Worker Grade 1-3 ($1,155.30- $1,217.40) per week plus superannuation. Benefits include:

- Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave available
- Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
- Career progression opportunities encouraged
- Rewarding and inclusive team environment
- Nine-day fortnight

For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

**Interested?**

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you

**How to apply**

**Applications close: 11.59pm Sunday 14/8/22**

We take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously. Therefore, to be successful in this role it is a requirement that you must reside within a 50 km distance from the Singleton depot.

**We are the community we serve**

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them and are proud to be recognised as a FlexReady Cert