Asphalt Roller Operator

General Description

Responsible for the operation of various smooth drum or rubber tire rollers to compact and smooth asphalt surfaces during asphalt laydown operations.

Location:

Beaufort/Ridgeland

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A high school diploma or GED and/or professional work experience is required.
• Preferential consideration for Heavy Highway, Roadway, or Asphalt Paving work experience.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

• Frequent ability to sit for prolonged periods 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 spaced