Plant Operator - Welby

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:

• Operate a variety of major plant items that are used in road construction and maintenance projects in our Welby crew.
• Perform maintenance and manual labouring tasks using plant and equipment and powered and non-powered hand tools.
• Undertake road maintenance activities which may include, but not limited to, widening & barrier installs, enhanced road pavements, overtaking lanes and heavy patching works.
• Travel throughout the region to attend worksites including attending call outs on weekends and after hours scheduled night work where required.

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

About you

We’re seeking a team player and knowledgeable plant operator who is experienced in safe and efficient operations of Road maintenance equipment.

You’ll be confident, and highly capable operating major plant including Backhoe, Excavator and Skid Steer and have proven experience rectifying simple hazards without direction and reporting them accordingly. You must hold the following qualifications:  

• White Card
• Current driver’s licence
                                                                                                                                            

Whilst not essential a truck licence, or the ability to load plant on the back of truck/trailer would be highly desirable.

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 70 km distance from the Welby depot.
 

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, Friday 21st February 2025

For more information about this role, please contact Dyanna Hernandez at Dyanna.Hernandez@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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