Plant Operator - Bowenfels

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Transport for NSW is hiring a permanent full-time Plant Operator to be based in Bowenfels, onsite, where safety comes first and quality work matters. In this role you’ll operate rollers, backhoes and soil stabilisers, support the crew with labour tasks, and contribute to road construction and maintenance projects across the NSW network. Expect regional travel, occasional callouts, accommodation with a Living Away From Home Allowance, and overtime when offered. Essential experience includes road construction or plant operation with excavators, bobcats and padfoot or smooth drum rollers; White Card, unrestricted NSW driver’s licence, and a willingness to obtain any required tickets. Reside within 100 km of Orange or Bowenfels or relocate. Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 8 March 2026. For more info contact [email protected].

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You always put safety first in everything you do.

 

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 varied range of plant and heavy machinery, such as rollers, backhoe and soil stabiliser

• Support the crew with manual labour tasks and carry out the full scope of responsibilities aligned with a Road Worker Grade 3.

• Undertake road construction and maintenance activities, which may include (but not limited to) road widening, barrier installations, pavement upgrades, overtaking lane construction and heavy patching works.

• Travel across the region to attend various worksites, including participating in call outs where required. Accommodation will be provided, along with a Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) in these circumstances.

• Be available to work renumerated overtime when offered.

 

 

You’ll be part of a dedicated work crew that includes a team leader, road workers and fellow plant operators, working together to deliver road maintenance and construction projects across the state network.

 

 

Key responsibilities include:

 

• Maintaining existing pavement surfaces

• Constructing new or upgraded pavements

• Carrying out general labouring duties

• Establishing and maintaining roadside fixtures and signage

• Managing vegetation, including brush cutting, tree removal and branch trimming

• Responding to incidents and removing hazards to ensure road user safety

• Cleaning and maintaining drainage structures

 

 

As a Plant Operator, you will receive comprehensive training and ongoing opportunities for professional development.

 

 

This is a permanent full time position based in Bowenfels. Candidates must reside within 100 km travel distance of the Orange or Bowenfels works depot (or be willing to relocate).

 

 

Please click here to review the role description and general Transport for NSW information pack here.

 

 

About you

 

We are seeking an experienced Plant Operator who can work effectively with minimal supervision and is committed to maintaining a safe, injury free workplace for all team members.

 

 

Your strong work ethic, reliability and positive attitude—whether developed through previous employment or life experience—will set you up for success in this role. Flexibility, a safety first mindset and readiness for physically demanding work are essential.

 

 

Previous road construction or plant operation experience is required.

 

 

Experience operating machinery such as excavators, bobcats and padfoot/smooth drum rollers is essential. Additional relevant tickets and a Traffic Controller Card (or the ability to obtain one within the first 3 months of employment) are highly desirable.

 

 

You must be willing to work outside standard hours, attend callouts, travel across the district and work away from home when required.

 

 

Applicants must reside within a 100 km travel distance of the Orange or Bowenfels works depot or be willing to relocate.

 

 

Essential Tickets and Licences:

 

• White Card

• Current unrestricted NSW motor vehicle driver’s licence

• Willingness to undertake any required legislated or internal licensing and ticketing as directed

 

 

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.

 

This is an in-person, on-site role. 

 

 

 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

 

 

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 8th March 2026

 

 

For more information about this role, please contact [email protected].

 

 

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.

 

 

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW 

 

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