MR Tar Truck Driver

3 weeks ago

Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia Careers at Council Full time
Description

Join to apply for the MR Tar Truck Driver (Readvertised) role at Careers at Council.

Lithgow, New South Wales
• Full-time

The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a MR Tar Truck Driver to join their team in Lithgow, NSW. Reporting to the Urban Works Coordinator, the MR Tar Truck Driver plays a vital role in the ongoing maintenance of the urban bitumen patching and is responsible for the safe operation of Council's Flow Con. The position will also be required for duties relevant to Council's operations according to the work instructions requested by the Urban Overseer.

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

  • Maintaining the Tar Truck with daily checks, safety checks, oil and coolant checks, securing loads and equipment.
  • Cart loose materials, prepare for loading, transport material and dispatch coldmix/hotmix material.
  • Operate Flow Con with the tar patching unit in a safe manner and in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations.
  • Set up Traffic Procedures by setting up correct Traffic Control on worksites in accordance with Traffic Control Plans
  • Other duties as directed by the supervisor.

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description.

About You

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

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

In addition, an ideal candidate would have experience in the operation of bitumen patching unit, Traffic Control (Apply Traffic Control Plans, Yellow Card) and Traffic Control (Select/Modify Traffic Control Plans, Red Card).

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 $1,070.20 and $1,184.20 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience.
  • Permanent, Full-time, 38 hours per week.
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • Flexible working environment
  • Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnight.

Applications close on Wednesday 10 September 2025 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.

About Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres with various towns and villages. The major urban centre of Lithgow is set in a valley surrounded by the Blue Mountains. The Council focuses on delivering quality services and community growth while managing the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.

For further details on Council's values, please visit the official site.

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