BITUMEN SPRAYER OPERATOR

LP Road Services; Wodonga; Presencial; AUD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Ongoing professional development

Health and safety focus

Induction and training programmes

Work-life balance

Opportunities for progression

Access to standard equipment

Descripción de la vacante

LP Road Services in Wodonga, VIC is seeking an experienced Bitumen Sprayer Operator for a full-time role. You will operate bitumen sprayer trucks and related equipment, ensuring accurate application and safe operation on road projects.

The role requires an HR/HC licence, a White Card, and a strong commitment to safety, teamwork and quality. You may travel and work night or weekend shifts as needed to support project delivery.

Formación

• Previous experience operating bitumen sprayers or similar road construction equipment.
• Current HR or HC Heavy Vehicle Licence.
• Valid Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Sound mechanical knowledge and equipment maintenance skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Willingness to travel, work away from home and undertake weekend or night shifts when required.

Responsabilidades

• Safely operating and maintaining bitumen sprayer trucks and associated equipment.
• Setting up and adjusting equipment to achieve accurate application rates and consistent coverage.
• Monitoring bitumen temperatures, spray pressures and application rates.
• Conducting daily pre-start inspections, routine servicing and maintenance.
• Identifying and reporting equipment defects, incidents and potential hazards.
• Following company policies, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and site safety requirements.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment, including correct use of PPE.
• Completing spray records and relevant site documentation.
• Working collaboratively with crew members, supervisors and contractors.
• Assisting with general road construction and stabilisation works as required

Conocimientos

Safety

Teamwork

Independent work

Initiative

Mechanical aptitude

Educación

Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Herramientas

Bitumen sprayer equipment

Descripción del empleo

LP Road Services is seeking an experienced Bitumen Sprayer Operator to join our growing team in Wodonga, VIC. This is a full-time position that plays a crucial role in our road construction and maintenance operations. As a Bitumen Sprayer Operator, you will be responsible for operating specialised bitumen spraying equipment to apply bitumen and other materials to road surfaces. This role is essential to ensuring the quality and durability of road infrastructure projects and directly contributes to the success of our construction operations.

Your Responsibilities

Safely operating and maintaining bitumen sprayer trucks and associated equipment.

Setting up and adjusting equipment to achieve accurate application rates and consistent coverage.

Monitoring bitumen temperatures, spray pressures and application rates.

Conducting daily pre-start inspections, routine servicing and maintenance.

Identifying and reporting equipment defects, incidents and potential hazards.

Following company policies, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and site safety requirements.

Maintaining a clean and safe work environment, including correct use of PPE.

Completing spray records and relevant site documentation.

Working collaboratively with crew members, supervisors and contractors.

Assisting with general road construction and stabilisation works as required

What We're Looking For

Previous experience operating bitumen sprayers or similar road construction equipment.

Current HR or HC Heavy Vehicle Licence.

Valid Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Sound mechanical knowledge and equipment maintenance skills.

Strong commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.

Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Willingness to travel, work away from home and undertake weekend or night shifts when required.

Highly Regarded

RIICBS307E – Conduct Bitumen Sprayer Operations, or equivalent competency.

Experience in spray sealing, pavement rehabilitation and civil construction.

Experience operating additional civil plant and equipment.

What we offer

At LP Road Services, we are committed to supporting our team members with competitive remuneration and a range of benefits designed to enhance your work experience and wellbeing. We offer ongoing professional development opportunities to help you advance your skills and career within the construction and plant operations sector. Our workplace culture emphasises health and safety as a top priority, and we provide comprehensive induction and training programmes to ensure all team members are well-equipped for their roles. We value work-life balance and seek to foster a supportive team environment where all employees feel respected and valued. Additional benefits include access to industry-standard equipment, regular team communications and opportunities for progression into supervisory or training roles as you develop your expertise with LP Road Services.

About us

LP Road Services is a respected operator in the construction and road services industry, with a strong reputation for delivering quality infrastructure projects across regional Victoria. We specialise in road construction, maintenance and bitumen application services, working on projects ranging from local council roads to major regional infrastructure developments. Our success is built on our team of skilled and dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering safe, high-quality results on every project. We pride ourselves on our safety record, technical expertise and customer satisfaction. At LP Road Services, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace where skilled operators and construction professionals can develop their careers and contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects that benefit our communities.