Asphalt Roller Operator

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.

• Safely operate roller to achieve identified asphalt and roadway surface compaction requirements, as defined by the contract/owner specifications.
• Determine 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.
• 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 the roller is in safe, proper working condition.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned based on specific job necessity.

• 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 entry level, depending on prior work experience; however, construction‑related industry experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED and/or professional work experience is 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
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  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 three points of contact, climb/step up 1‑4 roller steps/rungs spaced