Asphalt Crew - Driver & Civil Works Maintenance

If you’re looking for stable, local work with great hours and long‑term security, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our Asphalt Crew at the City of Parramatta.
 

You’ll work 6:00am–3:00pm, giving you your afternoons back for family, sport, hobbies or avoiding the peak‑hour rush. 

About the role

This role combines MR truck driving with hands‑on asphalt labouring. You’ll be part of a crew that works together to maintain and repair Parramatta’s roads and civil infrastructure.

What  you will be doing: 

• Helping install and repair asphalt surfaces across Parramatta — real, hands‑on work where you can see the results of your effort every day.
• Using a range of hand and power tools to prepare surfaces, including grading, compacting and general site prep.
• Operating machinery such as rollers, pavers, plate compactors and skid steers (training provided if needed).
• Loading and unloading materials, tools and equipment from MR trucks and work vehicles.
• Working as part of a tight‑knit crew, following instructions and completing tasks safely and on time.

What’s on offer 

This is a permanent full-time opportunity: 

• Monday to Friday | 9-Day Fortnight | 6.00am-3.00pm

We are offering an attractive weekly salary from $1,311.74 to $1,444.47 plus 12% superannuation. 

This position will attract allowances in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, this could include the Adverse Working Conditions Level Allowance.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• 9-Day Fortnight
• Free Parking at Rydalmere Operations Centre
• Free Onsite Gym
• Uniform Provided & PPE 
• Learning and Training Opportunities wellbeing programs to further your career
• 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Significant leave benefits (3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
   

We're looking for someone with: 

We’re after reliable people who take pride in doing a solid day’s work and enjoy being part of a crew that gets things done.

You may also bring:

• Experience in asphalt, concreting, civil labouring or similar outdoor trade work or willingness to learn.  
• Confidence using hand tools and small plant equipment such as compactors, jackhammers, rakes and shovels 
• The ability to drive MR trucks safely and responsibly
• A genuine enjoyment of physical outdoor work
• A strong team mindset and the ability to follow instructions and work safely with others

Qualifications:

• MR Truck licence 
• White Card

Want to know more? 

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. 

How to apply 

Candidates must apply online. 

Please attach a copy of any relevant tickets or licenses.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test. 

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result. 

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+; and other culturally diverse groups.  We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.