Roadworker - Orange and Lithgow Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW Job category: Projects Job location: Orange, NSW, AU, 2800 Job reference number: Employment type: Permanent Full-Time Salary range: $1319.6-$0.0
You want to do work that makes a positive difference to local communities
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:
* Perform construction, maintenance and manual labouring tasks using plant and equipment and powered and non-powered hand tools.
* Undertake road construction and 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 where required.
You’ll be working within a work crew consisting of a team leader, road workers and plant operators to undertake road maintenance and construction activities across our state network.
You will undertake a range of duties to support the efficient construction and maintenance of road infrastructure within New South Wales, including but not limited to:
* maintenance of established pavements
* construction of new or enhanced pavements
* general labour for
* establishment and maintenance of roadside fixtures and signage
* application of bituminous sealing materials
* Vegetation management including brush cutting, removing trees and trimming branches.
* Incident response and removal of immediate hazards to road users.
* Cleaning drainage structures
Road Workers are provided with thorough training and opportunities to develop professionally.
This is a permanent full-time position based in Orange. You will live within 100 km travel distance of the Orange works depot.
Please click here to review the role description and general Transport for NSW information pack here.
About you
Your strong work ethic, reliability, and positive attitude formed across any sector or through life experience will see you thrive in this role, where being flexible, safety-focused and ready for physical work are key.
You’re recognised as a team player who takes initiative, skilled at getting the job done safely and efficiently, and willing to learn on the job.
Previous road or construction experience is great but not essential—we’re looking for the right attitude and commitment. Similarly, holding a truck licence is advantageous (not essential).
Essential requirements:
* Current Construction Industry White Card
* Current Class C driver licence
* Ability or willingness to gain Traffic Controller cards within 3 months
* Must live within 100 km travel distance of the Orange works depot
* Be prepared to work outside normal working hours, attend callouts, travel across the district and work away from home when needed
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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This is an in-person, on-site role.
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Applications close 11:59 PM Tuesday 3rd March 2026
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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 information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
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