You’re open to a change of direction and a new challenge.

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:

Working as part of the Regional Maintenance team, you'll contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of road maintenance and infrastructure activities across the region.

This role will see you operating Water Carts and other plant equipment to support road construction and maintenance projects, while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards. You'll undertake pre-start inspections, basic plant maintenance, traffic management activities, and a range of operational tasks that contribute to keeping communities connected through a safe and reliable road network. The role also offers opportunities to broaden your plant operating capabilities and build a long-term career within Transport for NSW

You will drive operational excellence and safe work practices in a dynamic field-based environment, helping deliver essential road infrastructure outcomes for regional communities.

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

About you

Your experience operating heavy vehicles, Water Carts, plant equipment or working within civil construction, road maintenance, construction, transport operations or a related industry will see you excel in delivering safe and efficient maintenance activities, overcoming day-to-day operational challenges and contributing to quality road infrastructure outcomes.

You're recognised as a reliable and safety-focused team member, skilled at operating plant and equipment, completing work records, undertaking pre-start inspections,



maintaining accurate documentation and working collaboratively with others. Experience operating Water Carts, heavy vehicles or similar plant machinery will be highly regarded.

To be successful in this role, you will hold:

A Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver Licence A current Construction Industry White Card The ability to tow trailers as required

Traffic Controller Card (Implement Traffic Control Plan) or the willingness to obtain within 3 months

Prepare Work Zone Traffic Management qualification or the willingness to obtain within 3 months

Strong literacy and numeracy skills to complete work records and communicate effectively with the work team A willingness to undertake any legislated or internal licensing, ticketing or certification requirements as directed.

You will bring a strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance and quality outcomes, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic field-based environment.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a secure, 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.

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM 13 September 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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