Plant Operator
Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Trades & Services
Job location:
Dubbo, NSW, AU, 2830
Job reference number: 101188
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: $1412.7-$1446.9
You prioritise the safety of yourself and others at work, both physically and mentally.
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 Dubbo Construction crew.
* This role also undertakes a range of Road Worker Grade 3 duties when required.
* Perform routine and complex labouring/manual tasks, including safely operating a range of large/complex plant items under limited supervision
* Perform tasks related to the application of bituminous sealing materials such as emulsion
* Work collaboratively with the team including Team Leaders and Works Supervisors to manage the day-to-day operations and tasks as well as resolve issues that may arise
* On occasion camp away from home and travel throughout the region to attend worksites when required
* Keep up to date with WHS legislation and policies and procedures as it relates to minimising risk and keeping to safe work standards
* Work a 9-day fortnight roster
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 experienced plant operator who is experienced in safe and efficient operations of Bobcats, Soil Stabilisers, Rollers, Loaders, Excavators, and other general road maintenance equipment used for bituminous sealing.
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 driver's licence
* Traffic control certifications (Implement Traffic Control/Control Traffic) or willing to obtain before commencing
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 100km distance of our Dubbo Depot.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
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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.
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Applications close: 11:59 pm Thursday 14 August 2025.
For more information about this role, please contact DAVID..NSW.GOV.AU.
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