Team Leader Road Patching

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

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, Full-time role

Ongoing learning and development

Rostered day off every fortnight

Fitness Passport Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lithgow City Council is seeking a Team Leader Road Patching in Lithgow, NSW, to safely operate the jet patcher and lead patching tasks across rural and urban roads.

You will maintain equipment, manage a patching crew, ensure traffic control, and uphold safety standards. Candidates require an HR Truck Licence, White/Blue/Yellow Cards, and a commitment to training and safety. Role is permanent, full time, 38 hours per week.

Qualifications

• HR Truck Licence required.
• WHS Induction (White Card) required.
• Traffic Control (Stop/Slow) Blue Card and Traffic Control Plans Yellow Card required.
• Willingness to undertake additional training and upskilling.
• Demonstrated experience in Truck Driving and road patching operations.
• Commitment to safety and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain truck and patching equipment, including tyre, safety and oil levels.
• Operate jet patching unit safely according to manufacturers' specifications.
• Cart loose materials and maintain patchmobile components.
• Set up traffic procedures and ensure road safety.
• Maintain water tank and perform pump/motor maintenance.
• Demonstrate commitment to WHS and safety practices.

Skills

Truck Driving

Integrity & honesty

Work Health and Safety

Willingness to undertake training

Education

HR Truck Licence

Job description

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Team 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 Council has an exciting opportunity for a Team 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 andBenefits

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

• Between $1,286.96 and $1,414.11 per 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 areasoffer atruly 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 theenvironment, 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 visit https://council.lithgow.com