Experienced Spray Seal Operator

BA Road Services Pty Ltd; Melton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BA Road Services Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Spray Seal Operator / Spray Truck Driver to join our Melton-based Spray Seal Division. The role focuses on safe operation of bitumen spray trucks, precise binder application, and supporting day-to-day spray seal activities across Victoria.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on spray seal experience, with strong knowledge of spray rates, temperature control and equipment calibration, and a commitment to safety and teamwork on varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience operating bitumen spray trucks in a spray seal environment.
• Strong understanding of binder application, spray rates and temperature control.
• Experience with pre-start checks, routine servicing, and fault diagnosis.
• Ability to work independently within a small crew.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental controls.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate bitumen spray trucks and spray sealing equipment.
• Prepare, calibrate and set up equipment to specified rates.
• Apply binders accurately per project specs.
• Monitor temperatures, pressures, rates and equipment performance.
• Transport and handle binder products safely.
• Perform daily pre-start inspections and routine maintenance.
• Assist with spray seal prep, aggregate spreading, rolling.
• Support crack sealing, patching and road maintenance.
• Identify and report equipment faults and safety issues.
• Comply with safety, environmental and dangerous goods requirements.

Skills

Bitumen spraying experience

Spray seal operations

Independent worker

Communication skills

Tools

Bitumen sprayers

Spray equipment calibration

Job description

BA Road Services is an established road construction and maintenance company delivering a range of services across Victoria, including asphalt works, spray sealing, profiling, road sweeping and line marking.

We are seeking an experienced Spray Seal Operator / Spray Truck Driver to join our growing Spray Seal Division based in Melton, Victoria.

This position is suited to an experienced operator with a strong background in bitumen spraying and spray seal operations who can confidently operate specialised equipment, maintain high application standards and contribute to the successful delivery of road maintenance and construction projects.

About the Role

Reporting to the Spray Seal Supervisor/Foreman, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of bitumen spray trucks and associated equipment, ensuring accurate binder application and supporting day-to-day spray seal activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safely operate bitumen spray trucks and associated spray sealing equipment.

• Prepare, set up and calibrate spray equipment to achieve specified application rates.

• Apply bituminous binders accurately and consistently in accordance with project specifications.

• Monitor binder temperatures, spray pressures, application rates and equipment performance.

• Safely transport, handle and apply bitumen and associated binder products.

• Perform daily pre-start inspections, equipment checks and routine maintenance.

• Assist with spray seal preparation, aggregate spreading, rolling and other associated activities.

• Support crack sealing, patching and general road maintenance works when required.

• Identify and report equipment faults, maintenance requirements and operational issues.

• Comply with all relevant safety, environmental, dangerous goods and transport requirements.

• Work collaboratively with supervisors and operational crews to deliver projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

About You

We are specifically seeking applicants who have previous hands-on experience in spray seal operations, preferably with a background in operating bitumen sprayers on road construction or maintenance projects.

To be successful, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience operating bitumen spray trucks in a spray seal environment.

• Strong understanding of spray sealing processes, including binder application, spray rates, temperature control and equipment calibration.

• Practical knowledge of bituminous products, spray equipment and road maintenance operations.

• Experience completing pre-start checks, routine servicing and basic troubleshooting of spray equipment.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small operational crew.

• Strong awareness of safe work practices, environmental controls and dangerous goods handling.

• Good communication skills, reliability and a proactive approach to workplace safety.

• Flexibility to work varying shifts and locations depending on operational requirements.

Essential licences and qualifications:

• Valid heavy vehicle driver's licence appropriate for the spray truck being operated.

• Current Construction Induction Card (White Card).

• Dangerous Goods Driver Licence.

Highly regarded:

• Experience across multiple spray seal applications and binder types.

• Previous involvement in both preparation and application stages of spray seal projects.

• Experience operating or maintaining specialised bitumen spraying equipment.

• Additional experience in crack sealing, patching, asphalt or general road maintenance.

Why Join BA Road Services?

This is an opportunity to join an established civil construction business and contribute to the continued development of our Spray Seal Division.

You will work alongside experienced road construction professionals, delivering a variety of projects across Victoria in a practical, hands-on environment.