At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a hands-on crew maintaining roads and infrastructure across NSW.
- Company: Major NSW Government transport organisation with a focus on safety and community.
- Benefits: Earn $45.45 per hour, enjoy flexible cash advances, and work outdoors.
- Other info: Opportunity for contract extension and varied outdoor work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must have a Construction White Card and a Class C Driver Licence.
The predicted salary is between 45.45 - 45.45 $ per hour.
Our client is a major NSW Government transport organisation responsible for supporting the state's road and transport network. This is an opportunity to join an established regional maintenance crew delivering practical, hands-on work that helps keep roads and roadside infrastructure across NSW safe and operational.
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Road Worker to join a Government road maintenance crew based at Singleton Depot. This is a hands-on outdoor position suited to someone comfortable with physical work, road maintenance and civil construction environments. You will work alongside an experienced crew carrying out maintenance and repair activities that help keep the regional road network safe and serviceable. Traffic control experience is highly regarded.
- Position: Road Worker
- Pay: $45.45 per hour + super
- Location: Singleton Depot, NSW
- Start: ASAP
- Expected Duration: 6 months with possible extension
- Anticipated Hours: 6:30am to 3:30pm - 9-day fortnight
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine road, pavement and roadside maintenance
- Assist with pothole repairs, patching and general road repairs
- Support road construction and maintenance activities
- Use hand tools, power tools and appropriate small plant safely
- Assist with signage, guide posts and other roadside assets
- Support traffic control and work-zone activities where appropriately ticketed
- Load, unload and move materials, tools and equipment
- Complete site preparation, clean-up and general labouring duties
- Participate in daily pre-starts, toolbox talks and safety checks
- Identify and report hazards, defects and unsafe conditions
- Work safely around vehicles, mobile plant and live traffic
- Follow supervisor instructions, safe work procedures and site requirements
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping across worksites
About You
You will be dependable, physically capable and comfortable working outdoors as part of a road maintenance crew.
Essential requirements:
- Current Construction White Card
- Current and unrestricted Class C Driver Licence or higher
- Current Workers on Foot certificate or willing to obtain
- Previous road maintenance or civil construction experience
- Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work
- Strong commitment to WHS and safe work practices
- Ability to work effectively within a crew environment
- Willingness to complete required pre-employment and compliance checks
- Full PPE including long pants, long-sleeved shirt and suitable work boots
- Valid and unrestricted working rights in Australia. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Highly regarded:
- Traffic Control tickets (TCR IMP)
- Experience working around live traffic and mobile plant
- Experience using hand tools, power tools and small plant
Successful candidates will be required to complete two reference checks, a Police Check at offer stage, work rights verification, proof of identity requirements and the relevant Code of Conduct.
Application Process
Due to the high volume of applications and the limited submission timeframe, we may not be able to contact all applicants. This is not a reflection of interest, but a result of operational constraints. As part of mandatory government contract requirements, priority will be given to candidates who have completed all necessary compliance checks. For applicants with privacy concerns regarding work rights verification submission, documents may be presented in person at our local offices for sighting. We encourage candidates who are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary experience and skills to apply.
Please apply to this job post or submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the role to ***********@charterdiligence.com.au.
Charter Diligence is an accredited recruitment agency for the Australian Federal Government and State Governments. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate and pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present. Charter Diligence is a 100% Australian-owned equal opportunity and LGBTQIA+ equity consulting firm and recruitment agency that provides the same benefits and opportunities for hiring and advancement to everyone without discriminating due to protected characteristics such as age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, and medical history.
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