Job description
Summary of Position:
Reporting to the Foreperson, the Roller Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Breakdown Rollers, and Finish Rollers. The Roller Operator distributes, breaks down, compresses and gives a finished surface to cooling asphalt. Roller operators may also be required to operate Steel Drum and Pad Foot Rollers to compact and seal earth fills, sub grades, and flexible base.
Duties & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Operate the roller and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment; always ensuring the back-up alarm is operable.
- Prior to operating, always check oil and hydraulic fluids.
- Proper loading and unloading is required.
- Safely operate roller in successive overlapping passes over surfaces to be compacted, rolling subgrade and asphalt to desired compaction and smoothness.
- Determine speed and direction of machine, based on knowledge of compressibility of material under changing temperatures, so that ridges do not form by excessive pressure.
- Pound surfaces using vibratory plate compactor, hand tamp, or guide portable power roller over areas not accessible to road roller.
- Operate self-propelled steel-wheeled, rubber-tired, vibrator, segmented, or other type of roller to compact earth, subgrade, sub-base and asphalt surfaces
- Operate the Breakdown roller to massage hot mix asphalt into place.
- Compress hot mix asphalt to desired compaction.
- Operate the Finish Roller in successive overlapping passes to apply final finish, and remove imperfections with a finish roller.
- Operate Pad Foot Roller, using vibrate when necessary, until ground surface is hard.
- Operate Smooth Drum Roller, to seal subgrade and base surfaces.
- Operate other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required.
- Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
- Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program and encourage all employees to adopt safety as a culture.
- Participate in daily and weekly safety tailgate meetings.
- Review safe work plans with crew prior to job commencement.
- Work with the Safety Director to investigate damage, incidents, or near misses in the worksite, and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company’s Safety Program.
- Work in a safe responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself or endanger the wellbeing of others.
- Participate as a vital team member and contribute towards the success of the company.
- Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees.
- Responsible for ensuring your hard hat, protective eyewear, and safety vest issued to you is worn and with you at every job site.
- Responsible for wearing all protective clothing.
- Responsible for contacting your Foreperson if you are going to be late for work or absent the day prior.
- Ensure you have plenty of water to drink and adhere to the Heat Prevention Policy.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
- Valid Operator License (or certification) as well as Driver License.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience within the construction industry.
- Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience operating a diverse range of construction equipment is required.
- Knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
- Knowledge road construction materials, road construction processes and industry requirements.
- Understanding of computerized controls and electronics.
- Ability to follow established procedures and practices.
- A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines.
- Very good communication skills.
- A problem-solving ability.
- Very good physical strength and stamina.
Working Qualifications:
- Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
- Must be physically able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs. when/if required.
- Use of personal protection equipment is required.
- Use of appropriate safety equipment is required.
- Overtime as required.
- Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
- Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
- The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
- Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
- 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.
- Pass Pre-employment drug screening and maintain compliance with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements.
- Pass Pre-employment physical and medical evaluation.
- Must comply with the company’s Fleet safety Management Policy & Accountability to Safety Code of Safe Practices.
- Must comply with company’s Discrimination & Harassment Prevention Policy & Correction Policy.
offroadmanagementgroup.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, offroadmanagementgroup.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, offroadmanagementgroup.com is the ideal place to find your next job.