Transport & Recovery Operator

Permanent truck driver opportunity with stability. FRNSW is looking for skilled Heavy Combination (HC) drivers to join our Fleet Team as Transport and Recovery Operators.

Transport & Recovery Operator

• Ongoing Full Time
• Grade: Transport & Recovery Operator Level 1
• Package includes salary ($73522.00 pa - $75683.00 pa) plus employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Flexible Roster 38hr Week 4 on- 4 off- 4 on- 2 off
• Greenacre

About the role:

Transport vehicles and equipment throughout NSW.

About you:

To be successful in the role you will be expected to:

• Have experience in driving articulated units and heavy transport vehicles (50 tonne combination) and transportation and retrieval of heavy vehicles
• Operate all transport vehicles in-line within the RMS permit system
• Refuel appliances on site at long duration incidents using the FRNSW refuelling unit
• Attend major incidents to deliver and coordinate the requirements set up operation and retrieval of the Rehabilitation POD and or the Fire Duty POD
• Operate the bulk water tanker at major incidents and work within Incident Crew management System (ICMS) guidelines including managing other personnel in hazardous environments

Essential Requirements:

• Recognised qualifications and experience in forklifts and using recovery tow trucks.
• Current Class HC drivers licence.

For more information on the role please view the Role Description role description

Should you require more information about this opportunity please contactMatthew Franklin Fleet Operations Officer on.

What we can offer:

• Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
• Modern buildings and facilities
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
• Study assistance for approved courses
• Ongoing training and development

Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire andRescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience skills and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples individuals who identify as LGBTIQ people with disability people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at

How to apply:

To be considered for this role please provide aa up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.

Please answer the following two targeted is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.

1. This role will work both autonomously and as a member of a team. Provide an example of when you have worked within a team where you needed to cooperate with others to get a task done. What was the situation and what was the result

2. A key challenge of this role is to maintain current knowledge of industry standards changing mechanical requirements legislation operating procedures and WHS requirements. Please explain how you ensure you maintain currency with industry standards comply with legislation and manage your fatigue

Visit the PSC website forhelpful information on writing your application: close: 21st October 2025 11:55pm

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