Andrew Maddalena was operating a spray pump clearing debris from the path of a road-roller during resurfacing works 1km north of Stoney Creek Rd on the Lakes Way at Boolambayte.

An alleged fault with the spray forced the operator of the roller to stop the vehicle to alert Mr Maddalena.

Mr Maddalena was caught under the vehicle and died at the scene around 3.40pm.

He was working for a contractor for Great Lakes Council.

Police were called to the scene and the road was closed for several hours.

Police and WorkCover are investigating the accident.