Asphalt Roller Operator
West Columbia, SC 
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Posted 16 days ago
Job Description

General Description. Responsible for the operation of various smooth drum or rubber tire roller(s), in order to compact and/or smooth asphalt surfaces, during asphalt laydown operations.

Key Duties

  • Safely operates roller to achieve identified asphalt and roadway surface compaction requirements, as defined by the contract/owner specifications
  • Determines speed and direction of roller, based on compaction specifications; typically at the direction and under the guidance of the Asphalt Laydown Foreman and/or Superintendent.
  • Works closely with other crew members using hand signals and verbal communication, to coordinate work and ensure safety.
  • Maintains visual contact, with those working around equipment, at all times; to ensure safe proximity from obstacles and or workers on foot.
  • Performs daily roller inspection and identifies maintenance concerns to their supervisor and/or equipment, to ensure that roller is in safe, proper working.
  • Other duties, may be assigned, based on specific job necessity.

Qualification Requirements

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Education and Experience. Asphalt Roller Operator may be considered as entry level, depending on prior work experience, however construction related industry experience, is preferred.
    • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and/or professional work experience, required.
    • Preferential consideration, for Heavy Highway, Roadway, Asphalt Paving work experience.
    • Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

  • Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Roller Operator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Frequent ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, with intermittent breaks throughout a shift.
  • Infrequent, ability to stand and/or walk on smooth asphalt surface.
  • Intermittent, ability to use 3 points of contact, to climb/step up 1-4 roller steps/rungs spaced <18" apart; using grab bar.
  • Intermittent, ability to turn head to look over shoulder while backing.
  • Frequent ability to grip and hold steering wheel and/or operate hand controls.
  • Frequent ability to work in various weather and temperature conditions.
  • Frequent ability to wear a lap seat belt.
  • Infrequent ability to work in environments that may require hearing protection (over 85 decibels).
  • Frequent ability to work near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
  • Frequent ability to communicate effectively with co-workers about job tasks and hazards and to relay rescue information to emergency responders if required.
  • Ability to be cleared to wear a respirator.

  • Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that an Asphalt Roller Operator typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
    • Work is performed in outdoor environment, with exposure the varying temperatures, and weather conditions; typically not cold or wet conditions.
    • Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, of adjacent equipment and vehicular traffic.
    • Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
    • Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Company Benefits

  • Top tier medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA option
  • Healthcare FSA and Dependent Care FSA
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Company-paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401k Retirement Plan with employer match - up to 6%
  • Annual Company Stock Purchasing Offering w/company match
  • Fitness Plan Incentive
  • Wellness Programs, Wellness coaching and Employee Assistance Program

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.


Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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