Truck Driver (Semi Trailer) (up to 12 months Temporary Opportunity)

You’re someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of NSW.

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:
Be a part of our Road Maintenance & Resilience team undertaking a new package of works in Walgett.

You will service the Dubbo District and Walgett Shire (within a nominal 200km radius)

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 HIAB or similar truck mounted crane.

Perform any of the duties of a Road Worker when required.

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

Experience operating construction plant including Backhoe, Skid steer and Excavator is ideal but not an essential requirement.

Travel throughout the District to attend worksites including attending call outs on weekends and after hours scheduled night work where required along with work away from home.

This is a Fixed-Term Full-Time Opportunity to 30th June 2026 – Based in Dubbo or Walgett.

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 70km distance of Walgett, Dubbo or Narrabri.

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

About you
You are flexible and adaptable to changing work environments

You will work effectively as part of a collaborative team

Have strong communication skills

We are looking for 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 of rectifying simple hazards without direction and reporting them accordingly.

You’ll also hold:

• A White Card
• A HC Driver Licence - Condition B not allowed (manual only)
• Traffic control certification is desirable but not an essential requirement for this position.
• Workers on Foot (preferable but not essential)
  
  

If you’re committed, reliable, and ready to work in a dynamic regional setting, we encourage you to apply.


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, 9th July 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact LEAH.BOARDMAN@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 info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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