Spray Seal Crew Lead - Road Construction

First Nations Jobs; Dalby; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of Trade Vehicle

Perks@Downer discounts

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Spray Seal Foreman to lead on-site crews in Dalby, Queensland, delivering safe and quality road construction and maintenance projects. This role focuses on coordinating daily activities, supervising field crews, and ensuring compliance with safety, productivity and project requirements.

You will work closely with Supervisors and project teams, manage pre-start inspections, allocate resources and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a strong safety culture in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Civil Road Construction, Spray Seal, or Profiling operations.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Additional plant or spray seal-related qualifications highly regarded.
• Ability to lead crews and delegate tasks effectively.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• Experience working with plant and equipment in a civil construction environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound understanding of hazard identification and risk management practices.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Experience completing site-based documentation and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Spray Seal crews on site.
• Coordinate daily work activities and allocate resources effectively.
• Conduct and oversee plant and equipment pre-start inspections.
• Identify hazards, implement controls, and ensure compliance with WHS requirements.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Monitor the safe operation and maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and share operational and safety best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Communication

Hazard identification

Organisation

Education

White Card

Tools

Plant operation

Civil construction equipment

Job description

Downer is seeking a Spray Seal Foreman to lead on-site crews in Dalby, Queensland, delivering safe and quality road construction and maintenance projects. This role focuses on coordinating daily activities, supervising field crews, and ensuring compliance with safety, productivity and project requirements.

You will work closely with Supervisors and project teams, manage pre-start inspections, allocate resources and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a strong safety culture in a