Warrumbungle Shire Council

Patching Operator

Department: Roads

Reports to: Supervisor Roads Maintenance

Salary Range: $1,044 - $1,191 per 38 hour week + superannuation, with fortnightly RDO

The purpose of this position is to operate the patching truck and undertake relevant maintenance activities to ensure Council’s road maintenance objectives are achieved. Working with the Roads Maintenance crew, you will undertake roadwork activities including but not limited to: pot hole patching, shoulder restoration, sealing works with Council’s patching truck, road linemarking, and implementation of traffic control plans. Your primary duty will be the operation of the patching truck so an HR licence is essential.

As Patching Truck Operator you will also conduct inspections of the regional and local sealed roads and undertake maintenance of the Coonabarabran Airport.

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This position is located in the beautiful town of Coonabarabran, known as the Astronomy Capital of Australia, which is midway between Melbourne and Brisbane and is known for its beautiful landscape and stunning night skies. The town has medical services, excellent schools, a variety of sporting and social clubs and a thriving tourism Industry. With the nearby Warrumbungle National Park, which is also Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, there is plenty to do and explore whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation.

Selection criteria include:

• Minimum one years’ relevant experience
• OHS Construction Induction Certificate (“whitecard”)
• Traffic Controller Tickets
• Class HR driver’s licence is essential
• Proven ability to operate different plant and equipment
• Sound oral and written communication skills
• Proven and demonstrated reliability and punctuality
• Experience in construction or road construction methods.
• Experience in road maintenance
• Certificate III Civil Construction is highly advantageous

Benefits of working for Council

Council are committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including

• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Fortnightly RDO
• Support for training and professional development
• Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• Employee Assistance Program available to support you and your family through all life’s challenges
• PPE provided

About Warrumbungle Shire Council

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran. 

With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. We are an EEO Employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government. 

How to apply

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You will receive an email acknowledgement to confirm receipt of your application. You will receive email notifications regarding the status of your application. It is important that you regularly check your email to ensure you do not miss any notifications from Council. It is also recommended that you check your spam or junk folder and consider adding careers@warrumbungle.nsw.gov.au to your email address book to ensure you do not miss any correspondence in regard to your application.

Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 5 January 2025.

For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.

Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.