At a Glance
- Tasks: Transport vehicles and equipment across NSW while ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join FRNSW, one of the largest urban fire and rescue services in the world.
- Benefits: Enjoy a flexible roster, free gym access, study assistance, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community safety while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Must have experience driving heavy transport vehicles and a current Class HC licence.
The predicted salary is between 78000 - 80292 $ per year.
Salary range ($78,000 pa to $80,292 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Flexible Roster 38hr week 4 on - 4 off, 4 on - 2 off. On-Call allowance payable when rostered on-call.
About the role:
This role will transport vehicles and equipment throughout NSW.
What we can offer:
- Supportive team environment
- 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
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 refueling unit
- Attend major incidents to deliver and coordinate 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
- Recognised qualifications and experience in vehicle mounted cranes, forklifts and using recovery tow trucks
- Current Class HC drivers licence
For more information on the role, please view the Role Description.
Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Station Officer Brendan Carey, A/Fleet Operations Officer on 0428 622 *** or Station Officer Michael Kerslake on 0418 253 ***.
About us:
FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW.
We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.
Our commitment to diversity:
Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue 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 ***********@fire.nsw.gov.au.
A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.
Transport & Recovery Operator in Sydney employer: Fire & Rescue NSW
As an On-Call Firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW, you will be part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in safeguarding your local community. The supportive work culture fosters teamwork and community engagement, while ongoing training ensures you develop essential skills for personal and professional growth. With competitive pay and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, this role offers a rewarding experience in a dynamic environment.
