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 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 condition.
• 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. 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