Bitumen Ganger

• Coordinate and carry out practical road maintenance work across the Shire.
• Help keep Council roads safe through pothole patching, edge repairs, crack repairs and pavement sealing.
• Provide day-to-day direction to a small work crew and coordinate plant and materials.
• Work outdoors as part of a safety-focused Engineering Services team.

About Lockhart Shire Council

Lockhart Shire Council provides practical services to the community and works to keep local infrastructure safe and reliable.

Engineering Services carries out road construction, maintenance and other infrastructure work across the Shire.

Position Overview

This full-time Grade 8 position is in Engineering Services and reports to the Works Supervisor. The role provides day-to-day direction for one to three staff.

You will coordinate and undertake road maintenance, operate plant and equipment, maintain roadside infrastructure and complete required work records.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a motivated and reliable person who can:

• Carry out pothole patching, edge patching, crack repairs and pavement sealing.
• Coordinate daily work activities, staff, plant, equipment and materials.
• Provide direction and support to crew members and monitor work quality and safety.
• Operate Jetpatcher and other plant and equipment used in road maintenance.
• Inspect and maintain signs, guideposts, guardrails and other roadside infrastructure.
• Complete pre-start checks and keep vehicles, tools and equipment in safe working order.
• Follow traffic management arrangements, risk assessments and safe work procedures.
• Complete timesheets, plant hire records, MMS forms and water and gravel records.
• Take part in on-call and emergency response when required.

About You

You have practical road maintenance experience and can work confidently with plant and equipment. You can organise daily tasks, provide clear direction to others and maintain safe, quality work.

You understand your work health and safety responsibilities, including using PPE, reporting hazards and incidents, and following Safe Work Method Statements and Safe Operating Procedures.

Essential Selection Criteria

• School Certificate or equivalent.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Current NSW Heavy Rigid (HR) driver licence.
• Front-end loader Operator Certificate of Competence.
• Current SafeWork accredited Traffic Controller (TCR) and Traffic Control Plans (IMP) cards.
• Relevant road construction and maintenance experience, including pothole patching, edge repairs, crack repairs and pavement sealing.
• Experience operating construction or maintenance plant and working effectively with a team.

Career Development & Progression

Council supports staff to build their skills through on-the-job experience and training. Further plant competencies, licences and leadership experience can support future opportunities in road maintenance and civil works.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range: $1249.44 to $1399.37 per 38 hour week
• Compressed Work Week (4 day week) Monday to Thursday for work-life balance
• Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided.
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture
• Secure local government employment

Enquiries

For further information, please contact:
Sam Wooden Manager of Works Mobile:0478 090 466

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume and answers to the three short questions below. Applications can be submitted through the online portal or emailed to [email protected].

Short Questions

1. Tell us about your experience with bitumen, road works or similar construction work.
2. How would you help your crew work safely around traffic, hot materials and machinery?
3. How would you organise the crew and equipment to complete a job efficiently?

LINK TO POSITION DESCRIPTION

 Applications close: Monday 16 November 2026 at 9am

Additional Information

The recruitment process includes a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.
Lockhart Shire Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without notice.
Pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with the requirements of the position.

Lockhart Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.