Finishing Grader Operator

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:

• Work as part of the Road Maintenance & Resilience team, where you will be undertaking construction and maintenance related projects for transport. Projects can be located in the vicinity of the following 3 locations (Coonabarabran, Narrabri or Moree).
• Bring extensive experience in road construction and maintenance, particularly grader material placement and levelling utilising 3D GPS machine control as well as without machine control if/where required.
• Utilise your demonstrated ability to trim and finish road pavements to tight tolerances without machine guidance/control.
• Operate plant machinery to achieve predetermined tolerances, achieving high quality and smooth road output.
• Lead, monitor and control the operation of all other plant and staff in road operations being undertaken, particularly levelling and trimming processes.
• Undertake projects outside of your base location that will require working away from home. You will be paid a living away from home allowance, paid accommodation and paid travel time to and from work sites.
• This role works a standard 38-hour week/ 9 day fortnight with every second Friday off. Standard working hours are 7am - 4pm with opportunities for over time
• Perform the duties of a Plant Operator Grade 3 when not operating the Grader
• We currently have 2 vacancies.
 
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
 

About you

We’re seeking a team-oriented worker who has an eye for detail, takes pride in their work and is used to working in similar environments with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

You are a well-seasoned Finishing Grader Operator with experience using GPS systems to assist with levels and alignment, as well as the ability to final trim for smooth ride without machine control.
 
You will also hold the following:

• White Card
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver’s license
• Experience operating plant machinery.
• Labouring experience in a construction or civil environment.
A Medium Rigid and above truck licence, while not essential, would be advantageous.
 
This role can be based in Coonabarabran, Narrabri or Moree.  You will be delivering works in the North West and if you reside within 1hour travel of these three towns, this could be the role for you.
 

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 Monday 12th May 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact CHRISTINA.PARK@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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