Finishing Grader Operator - Orange

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:

• Bring extensive experience in road construction and maintenance, particularly levelling and trimming processes.

• Utilise your demonstrated ability to trim and finish road pavements to tight tolerances.

• 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.

• On occasion, Undertake projects outside of Orange 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.

• Perform the duties of a Road Worker Grade 3 when not operating the Grader

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 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.
 

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.
 

Whilst this role is based in Orange, we also depot location in Lithgow.  You will be delivering works in the Central West and if you reside within 1hour travel of Orange, Bathurst or Lithgow - we want to hear from 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 Sunday 9th March 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact SALLY.MCDONALD@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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