Senior Bitumen Sprayer Operator — Local Hume Role

Austek Roads; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual reviews

Training & development

Company vehicles

Uniforms & safety gear

Career advancement

Job summary

Austek Roads (ACT) is seeking a Senior Bitumen Sprayer Operator to join our team in Hume, ACT. This full-time local role focuses on safe, efficient application of bitumen to road surfaces and requires meticulous technique in line with project specifications.

You will operate and maintain spraying equipment, perform pre-op checks, monitor rates and temperatures, and work closely with the construction crew to keep projects on schedule. A strong safety mindset and solid teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience operating bitumen sprayer trucks.
• Experience with Matthew Brother Sprayer.
• Must hold MC truck licence and Dangerous Goods Licence.
• White Card required.
• Experience with road surfacing plant and equipment.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain bitumen spraying equipment per project specs.
• Perform pre-operational checks and maintenance.
• Monitor spray rates and temperatures to achieve quality results.
• Coordinate with construction crew on site.
• Identify and report equipment issues.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.

Skills

Bitumen sprayer experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health & safety

Education

MC truck licence

Dangerous Goods Licence

White Card

Tools

Matthew Brother Sprayer

Road surfacing plant operation

Job description

Austek Roads (ACT) is seeking a Senior Bitumen Sprayer Operator to join our team in Hume, ACT. This full-time local role focuses on safe, efficient application of bitumen to road surfaces and requires meticulous technique in line with project specifications.

You will operate and maintain spraying equipment, perform pre-op checks, monitor rates and temperatures, and work closely with the construction crew to keep projects on schedule. A strong safety mindset and solid teamwork are essential.