Bitumen Maintenance Ganger

Careers at Council; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Generous Leave Entitlements

Fitness Passport

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bathurst Regional Council in Bathurst is seeking a Bitumen Maintenance Ganger to perform patching duties on rural roads and support road construction and maintenance activities. You will operate minor plant, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to safety and procedures in a regional setting.

The role requires relevant licences, traffic control qualifications, and a strong knowledge of bitumen handling. Benefits include work-life balance and development opportunities within a local government

Qualifications

• Possess a current NSW Class HR Driver's Licence as a minimum.
• Possess a General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Possess Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plans SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Card
• Sound knowledge and experience in the handling of bitumen products and bitumen maintenance practices and procedures.
• Sound experience and knowledge in the supervision, coordination, and management of staff.
• Adequate numeracy and literacy skills to fulfil the requirements of the position.
• Experience in completing standard forms.

Responsibilities

• Undertake bitumen patching duties on Council roads in the Bathurst region.
• Operate minor plant associated with road construction and maintenance, particularly bitumen related activities.
• Supervise, coordinate and manage staff on site.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health and environment requirements and procedures.

Skills

Supervision experience

Team coordination

Numeracy and literacy

Education

NSW Class HR Driver's Licence

General Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Traffic Controller & Traffic Control Plans Training

Tools

Minor plant operation

Job description

As Bitumen Maintenance Ganger you will be required to undertake and be responsible for bitumen patching duties associated with Council’s road construction and maintenance activities within the rural areas of the Bathurst region.

You will hold a current NSW Class MR Driver’s Licence, as a minimum (HR would be desirable), and have knowledge and experience in the operation of minor plant associated with road construction and maintenance particularly bitumen related activities. Experience with bitumen products whilst working in the road maintenance and construction industry are also key requirements.

Key Requirements

• Possess a current NSW Class HR Driver's Licence as a minimum.
• Possess a General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Possess Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plans SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Card
• Sound knowledge and experience in the handling of bitumen products and bitumen maintenance practices and procedures.
• Sound experience and knowledge in the supervision, coordination, and management of staff.
• Adequate numeracy and literacy skills to fulfil the requirements of the position.
• Experience in completing standard forms.

What We Can Offer

• Work/Life Balanceenjoy a rostered day off every second week to recharge and reset
• Generous Leave Entitlementsto support your personal and family needs
• Fitness Passportto Stay active and healthy
• Training & Developmentto expand your skills
• Employee Assistance Programfor confidential support services

This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug & alcohol screen.

Salary:$1,237.70 to $1,300.25 per week + super

Position Status:Permanent full-time

Hours of work:38 hours per week Monday to Friday 7.00am to 3.57pm with an RDO every second week -Required to be available for periodic weekend on-call roster

Contact Officer:Works Manager - Chris Schumacher - 02 6333 6***

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.