Zagreb Holding d.o.o. is currently looking for new employees for several operational positions.

The largest municipal company in the city, employing more than 5,500 workers, has announced job openings in the Zagrebačke ceste and Gradska groblja branches. These are opportunities for stable employment, as contracts are mostly concluded for an indefinite period with an agreed probation period.

Requirements and earnings for the gravedigger position

The Gradska groblja branch is looking for several employees for the position of gravedigger (m/f). For this specific and very important role in the municipal system, the employer offers a basic gross monthly salary in the amount of 1,532.45 euros. In addition, the salary increases by 0.5 percent for each year of service, and workers are also entitled to additional monthly non-taxable income in the net amount of 176.66 euros. Duties in this position include digging graves to the prescribed depth, preparing tombs for burial, participating in the processes of bidding farewell to the deceased, as well as horticultural work such as mowing and pruning vegetation in the cemetery area. The application for this position is open until April 22, 2026.

Other open positions in road maintenance

The Zagrebačke ceste branch is actively seeking a larger number of workers for the maintenance of the city's traffic infrastructure. Open positions include road workers (m/f), machine operators (m/f), asphalt workers (m/f), and auxiliary workers(m/f).

Road workers and asphalt workers can expect a basic gross monthly salary of 1,372.56 euros, with an additional 0.5 percent per year of service and 176.66 euros in additional net income each month. Their work includes field tasks such as manual and machine asphalt paving, installing concrete elements, and general maintenance of roads and shoulders.

The auxiliary worker, whose place of work will be the asphalt base in Rakitje, will have a basic gross salary of 1,329.92 euros with identical additional monthly income. His job includes performing simpler auxiliary tasks related to machinery and production.

For the position of machine operator, 2 employees are sought with secondary or qualified technical education and at least 6 months of work experience in the same or similar jobs. A category B driver's license is required, and preference is given to candidates with a passed category C license and code 95 entered. Their main task will be operating construction machines such as rollers, excavators, and trenchers, as well as mandatory participation in winter service.

Applications for road workers and machine operators are open until April 17, 2026, while applications for asphalt workers and auxiliary workers are accepted until April 20, 2026.

Benefits for all Holding employees

In addition to regular income, Zagrebački holding provides all selected candidates with a whole range of material rights and benefits. All workers are guaranteed a paid annual pass for city and intercity transport. In addition, employees are entitled to an additional annual bonus, vacation allowance, Christmas bonus, a gift for children under 15 on the occasion of Saint Nicholas Day, and an in-kind gift for Easter. It is important to note that all selected candidates will be referred for an examination before starting work in order to determine their medical fitness to perform the stated jobs.

How to apply?

Interested citizens can submit their applications, CVs, and other supporting documentation in person at the registry office or send them by registered mail. The address for sending applications is the Human Resources Management Sector, Ulica grada Vukovara 41 in Zagreb.

It is mandatory to indicate on the shipment exactly which position the candidate is applying for. All additional details and the job postings themselves can be found on the official Holding website via this link: https://www.zgh.hr/karijere/javni-natjecaji-za-zaposljavanje/5699

Overview of the labor market situation

At a time when many private companies, especially in the construction and municipal sectors, are facing a noticeable shortage of operational workforce, the public sector in the capital is trying to attract new workers through transparent communication of earnings and the security brought by indefinite-term contracts. These job postings represent a concrete opportunity for citizens seeking stability and long-term employment. Given the offered basic salaries, which are clearly stated along with seniority supplements and non-taxable income, the response from candidates will be a clear indicator of how attractive and competitive municipal occupations are today in the broader economic environment.