Truck Driver (HR Gang)
About this role
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:
The role is required to operate Heavy Rigid vehicles safely and is also expected to tow any trailers that the vehicle is rated to tow. You'll also operate a HIAB or similar truck-mounted crane to support loading, unloading, and material handling tasks.
As part of a small, close-knit crew, you'll contribute to a range of road and bridge maintenance activities, undertaking Bridge Worker and Road Worker duties when not driving. This is a diverse, hands-on role that offers the opportunity to expand your skills and gain additional industry qualifications, including Traffic Control, Scaffolding, Rigging, Dogging, First Aid, and Earthmoving Plant Operation.
This position operates on a 9-day fortnight, allowing you to enjoy a 3-day long weekend every fortnight, helping you achieve a great work-life balance.
You'll be willing to travel daily, work away from home when required, and undertake work in small rural and regional communities across the region.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the Role description.
About you
We are seeking an experienced HR Class Truck Driver to join our Bridge Maintenance team based in Dubbo. Alongside operating Heavy Rigid vehicles, you'll support a variety of bridge maintenance activities, including concreting, steelwork, vegetation control, rock armouring, and painting.
You will be comfortable working with limited supervision, committed to maintaining a safe workplace, and able to adapt to a fast-paced, hands-on environment. A strong understanding of the Chain of Responsibility (COR), heavy haulage operations, and heavy vehicle compliance and record-keeping is essential.
Essential Requirements
- A current White Card.
- A valid Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver Licence or higher.
- Experience in labouring or a similar role within a construction, civil engineering, or maintenance environment.
- A willingness to work at heights, with training provided as required.
Experience operating a Truck Mounted Crane (HIAB) and holding the relevant High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) and/or C6 Crane Operator qualification is highly regarded. For the right candidate, training and support can be provided to obtain these qualifications.
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.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.
This is an in-person, on-site role.
What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now!
Applications close: 11:59 pm Monday, 31st August 2026.
For more information about this role, please contact [email protected].
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Company at a glance
We’re an innovative NSW government organisation comprised of a network of agencies and divisions that keep the state moving. Our focus is on delivering safe, reliable and integrated transport networks for everyone.
With over 28,000 team members, we’re committed to inclusion, diversity, and opportunities across metro and regional areas. Join us in shaping a transport network that meets the needs of customers now and into the future.
Right now, we’re focused on making transport fairer and safer for everyone and delivering a more resilient and reliable network. It is all with the view of continually creating better passenger journeys and safer travel for the people using our networks. This also means meaningful employment opportunities across metropolitan and regional areas, with careers in engineering, technology, safety, design, planning, maintenance and frontline jobs delivering services to our passengers.
We’re not just about what we do, but how we do it. Our culture embraces innovation, diversity, and collaboration, ensuring our people thrive while making a lasting impact.
The road ahead is full of opportunity - join us in building the future of transport in NSW.
Top Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Hybrid work options
- 9-day fortnight
- Training and development
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