Finishing Grader Operator

About the Role

Transport for NSW is seeking a skilled Finishing Grader Operator to join their team based in Bega, NSW. This full-time, permanent position involves operating graders for road construction and maintenance projects across the region. You will be responsible for precise finishing work, ensuring all tasks meet exacting quality standards, completed safely and efficiently.

Key Duties

• Operate graders for levelling, trimming, and finishing road pavements.
• Ensure road pavements are finished within strict tolerances and specifications.
• Support various road construction and maintenance activities across multiple projects.
• Carry out pre-start inspections and maintain equipment in safe working order.
• Collaborate closely with a team of 8-10 crew members to achieve project goals.
• Adhere to all workplace safety, environmental, and quality regulations.

Candidate Profile

• Experienced in operating graders with a focus on detailed finishing work on road surfaces.
• Strong skills in road levelling and trimming within construction and maintenance settings.
• Proficient literacy and numeracy skills to accurately complete records and communicate within the team.
• Holds a current unrestricted Australian C Class Driver's Licence and a valid Construction Industry White Card.
• Willingness to undertake any required legislative or internal training, licenses, or tickets as necessary.
• Able to work a 38-hour week on a 9-day fortnight schedule, with flexibility to work outside regular hours and travel extensively within the region.
• Residing within 75 kilometers driving distance from Bega Depot is mandatory due to safety and fatigue management policies.

Additional Information

The role offers a stable long-term career opportunity with Transport for NSW, a provider of safe and integrated transport systems connecting communities and industries daily. You will work as part of a cohesive, permanent team contributing to key infrastructure projects in regional NSW. Transport for NSW actively supports diversity and inclusion, encouraging Aboriginal people and those living with disabilities to apply, with support provided throughout recruitment and employment.

Terms and Conditions

• Permanent full-time employment based in Bega, NSW.
• Work hours include a 38-hour week on a 9-day fortnight.
• Potential requirements to work outside standard hours and extended regional travel.
• Salary range aligned at $1697.7 (frequency unspecified).

Recruitment Details

Applications close by 11:59 PM Sunday, 13 September 2026. For further queries, contact John Roberts via email.