Plant Operator
3 days ago
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:
Working as part of the Maintenance Team, this role will see you spend around 50% of your time operating a variety of heavy plant machinery—such as skid steer, backhoe loader and telehandler — and the remainder undertaking road worker responsibilities helping to deliver maintenance and repair tasks of road infrastructure.
You will champion safety, reliability, and operational excellence, conducting equipment checks, identifying environmental hazards, and contributing to efficient, high-quality outcomes in a dynamic and responsive environment.
This role will also be involved in responding to incidents, and as such will require someone who is willing and committed to being part of the on-call roster and available for night shift work when required.
With a 9-day fortnight and every second Friday off, this role offers variety, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on the community's road network.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
We're seeking a team player and safety-focused plant operator who has experience in safe and efficient operations of plant such as skid steers, backhoe loaders and telehandlers, in a civil construction environment
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:
• White Card
• Current NSW driver's licence
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.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.
This is an in-person, on-site role.
What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now
Applications close: 11:59 pm Wednesday 15th October 2025.
For more information about this role, please contact KIM..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 info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
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