At a Glance
- Tasks: Install and maintain road safety systems while driving HR vehicles to various sites.
- Company: Join Workfast, a leading labour-hire company in Australia.
- Benefits: Earn $40/hr plus penalties for night shifts and overtime, with superannuation.
- Other info: Enjoy consistent work across day and night shifts with a supportive team.
- Why this job: Get hands-on experience in civil infrastructure with great pay and career growth.
- Qualifications: Must have an HR Licence and a White Card; previous experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40 - 40 $ per hour.
We are seeking reliable, hard-working Guard Rail Installers / Barrier Installers with an HR Licence to join our road infrastructure team based out of our Ingleburn depot. In this role, you will start your shift at the depot, load equipment and materials, and head out in company vehicles to various roadwork and civil infrastructure sites across Greater Sydney. We offer consistent pipeline work across both day and night shifts, with strong earning potential through shift allowances and overtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive HR vehicles to transport materials, tools, and equipment from the Ingleburn depot to roadwork sites.
- Install, repair, and maintain road safety systems including W-beam guardrails, wire rope barriers, crash cushions, and concrete barriers.
- Operate site machinery and installation tools such as post drivers, core drills, impact wrenches, and pneumatic hand tools.
- Perform site preparation, ground leveling, alignment checks, and bolt assembly.
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks at the depot and securing loads safely.
- Strictly adhere to site safety guidelines, live-traffic safety procedures, and SWMS.
What We’re Looking For
- Valid Australian Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver’s Licence with a clean driving record.
- Current General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
- Previous experience installing guardrails, road safety barriers, civil fencing, or general civil road construction is highly regarded.
- Availability to work the designated shift times (Day: 5:00 AM – 4:00 PM or Night: 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM).
- High level of physical fitness and stamina to handle repetitive manual handling and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- A proactive commitment to personal safety and crew safety working adjacent to live traffic.
What We Offer
- Great Pay: $40.00/hr base rate + penalty rates for night shift and overtime + superannuation.
- Consistent Pipeline: Long-term civil infrastructure and road maintenance contracts.
- Depot Departure: Start and finish every shift from our central Ingleburn depot with fully equipped fleet vehicles.
- Career Growth: Supportive crew environment with pathways into leading hand and supervisory roles.
Workfast is a labour-hire company working with some of Australia's largest and leading building companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. When you join our team we make sure that you're looked after, paid well and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards. Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application.
Guard Rail Installer in Sydney employer: Workfast
Workfast is an excellent employer that values its team members by offering competitive pay and a supportive work environment. With ongoing roles and the potential for full-time employment, employees can expect opportunities for professional growth while enjoying a balanced day shift schedule from Monday to Friday. Located in Victoria, the company fosters a culture of safety and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
