Plant Operator - Narrandera

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Transport for NSW seeks a hands-on Plant Operator in Narrandera who can operate large plant equipment and perform on site road worker duties, with a mix of machinery operation, labouring and basic maintenance. The role emphasizes safety, WHS compliance and the ability to switch between equipment and manual tasks, operating gear such as a skid steer loader, following traffic management and environmental guidelines, and maintaining worksites. To succeed you should have hands-on civil construction experience or a Cert III in Civil Construction, a current Construction Industry White Card and a Class C licence (minimum P1), and ideally Traffic Controller certifications within 3 months. Be prepared for overtime, weekends, potential camping away, and live within 75km of Narrandera. Apply with a tailored resume that shows your safety focus, team collaboration and willingness to gain any additional tickets.

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

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:

We’re looking for someone who can confidently operate large and complex plant equipment while also getting involved in hands-on road worker duties when needed. In this role, you’ll be part of a team (and sometimes working independently), carrying out a mix of machinery operation, labouring tasks, and basic maintenance like safety checks and refuelling. You’ll need to follow WHS and environmental guidelines, manage risks, and help keep work running smoothly by solving routine issues and escalating anything more complex. If you’re adaptable, safety-focused, and happy to switch between operating plant and on-the-ground roadwork, you’ll fit right in.

About you

Your hands-on skills and safety-first mindset, developed through experience in civil construction or supported by a Certificate III in Civil Construction (or equivalent), will see you confidently operate plant, jump into road worker duties, and keep worksites running smoothly and safely. You’re recognised as a reliable team player who can switch between machinery and manual tasks with ease, skilled at operating equipment such as a skid steer loader, and experienced in following WHS and traffic management requirements to deliver quality outcomes. You’ll bring a current Construction Industry White Card and a Class C driver licence (minimum P1), along with (or willingness to obtain within 3 months) Traffic Controller certifications for Implement Traffic Control Plans and Prepare Work Zones. Most importantly, you’re open to gaining any additional licences or tickets needed to support the role and team. You will be required to live within 75km of the Narrandera depo.

This role has the potential for overtime, weekend work and camping away, notice will be provided when/if this is required.  

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

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