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 in 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 the 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.

• 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 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.

• 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 to climb/step up 1‑4 roller steps/rungs spaced less than 18 inches 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 is performed in an outdoor environment, with exposure to varying temperatures and weather conditions; typically not cold or wet conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes employees to high levels of noise from 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 Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

Vinci Construction USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote a drug‑free workplace. All hiring and promotional decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status that is protected by federal, state, or local law.