Team Leader Road Patching

Careers at Council; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithgow City Council in Lithgow, NSW, seeks a Team Leader Road Patching to lead the safe operation of the jet patcher and maintain the rural and urban sealed road network.

Reporting to the Rural Works Coordinator, you will oversee patching operations, equipment maintenance, traffic procedures, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• HR Truck Licence
• White Card (WHS induction)
• Stop/Slow traffic control (Blue Card)
• Traffic Control Plans (Yellow Card)
• Willingness to undertake additional training
• Experience in Truck Driving
• Commitment to Work Health and Safety

Responsibilities

• Maintain the truck and perform tyre and brake safety checks, and oil/coolant levels.
• Cart loose materials.
• Maintain patchmobile: oil/hydraulic levels, belt tensions, metal distributor, tar hose.
• Operate tar patching unit safely per manufacturer specs.
• Maintain water tank and pump motor.
• Set up traffic procedures.

Skills

HR Truck Licence

White Card

Stop/Slow Traffic Control

Traffic Control Plans

Training Willingness

Truck Driving Experience

Safety Commitment

Job description

Lithgow City Councilhas an exciting opportunity for aTeam Leader Road Patchingto join their team in Lithgow, NSW.

Reporting to theRural Works Coordinator, you will be responsible for the safe operation of Council's jet patcher in maintaining Council's rural and urban sealed road network.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Maintain the truck, including performing duty tyre, equipment safety and brake safety checks, and oil and coolant levels.
• Cart loose materials
• Maintain patchmobile, including checking oil and hydraulic levels, adjust belt tensions, check metal distributor and maintain tar hose.
• Operate tar patching unit in a safe manner and in accordance with the manufactures specifications and recommendations
• Maintain water tank, including perform pump motor maintenance and fill water tank
• Set up traffic procedures

The Opportunity

Lithgow City Councilhas an exciting opportunity for aTeam Leader Road Patchingto join their team in Lithgow, NSW.

Reporting to theRural Works Coordinator, you will be responsible for the safe operation of Council's jet patcher in maintaining Council's rural and urban sealed road network.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Maintain the truck, including performing duty tyre, equipment safety and brake safety checks, and oil and coolant levels.
• Cart loose materials
• Maintain patchmobile, including checking oil and hydraulic levels, adjust belt tensions, check metal distributor and maintain tar hose.
• Operate tar patching unit in a safe manner and in accordance with the manufactures specifications and recommendations
• Maintain water tank, including perform pump motor maintenance and fill water tank
• Set up traffic procedures

About you

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• HR Truck Licence
• WHS General Induction for Construction Certificate (Whitecard)
• Traffic Control (Stop/Slow) (Blue Card)
• Traffic Control (Apply Traffic Control Plans) (Yellow Card)
• Willingness to undertake additional training
• Demonstrated experience in Truck Driving
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of integrity and honesty
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of Work Health and Safety

In addition, an ideal candidate would have experience in the operation of bitumen patching unit and supervisory experience.

Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

• Between $1,286.96and $1,414.11per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience.
• Permanent, Full-time, 38 hours per week
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnight
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Thursday 19 November 2026 at 4pm AEST.

Please note:To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visithttps://council.lithgow.com