Bitumen Maintenance Ganger

About the role

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 Balance enjoy a rostered day off every second week to recharge and reset

Generous Leave Entitlements to support your personal and family needs

Fitness Passport to Stay active and healthy

Training & Development to expand your skills

Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services

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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

Application closing date: Sunday, 1 November 2026, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: Works Manager - Chris Schumacher - 02 6333 6223

How to Apply?

To apply, please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You will need to upload a Resume to complete the application.

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Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

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.