Asphalt Roller Operator

The Roller Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Breakdown Rollers, Rubber Tire Rollers and Finish Rollers. The Roller Operator distributes, breaks down, compresses, and gives a finished surface to cooling asphalt. The first stage breaks down the asphalt mix with a breakdown roller. The second stage compresses it with a rubber tire roller, and the finish roller gives the final finish. 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF POSITION:

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Follow all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Follow direction of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.
• Operate roller to compact earth, subgrade, stone, and all asphalt surfaces in the construction of highways and streets.
• Drive machine in successive overlapping passes over surfaces to be compacted, rolling asphalt and subgrade to desired compaction and smoothness.
• Determines speed and direction of machine based on knowledge of compressibility of material under changing temperatures.
• Distribute, break down, compress, and give a finished surface to cooling asphalt.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning and moving the machine in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Communicate with paving crew on and foreman on job density requirements.
• Assist in setting up and taking down signs.
• Daily maintenance of fluids and water systems check.
• Monitors rolling temperature and works within temperature best suited for material being laid.
• Determine rolling drum mode.
• Have a thorough understanding of material thickness, type of material being laid, and material temperature for determining rolling range.
• Make frequency and amplitude adjustments depending on mix design, material thickness, temperature zone, and density.
• Optimize water systems controls to avoid material pickup and eliminate excessive water usage.
• Establish rolling pattern and determine paving width, roller drum width, drum overlap, and paver speed.
• Works with density technician to make sure density requirements are being achieved.
• Communicate with paving crew on any flaws in material or finished mat.
• Understand proper techniques for rolling transverse joints.
• Recognize flow lines and inverts.
• Try to minimize roller marks.
• Help trim edge lines and pickup excess asphalt material.
• Inspect area after job is completed.
• Understand different types of rollers and how they operate.
• Work with Quality Control and Lab Technicians on density guidelines.
• Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
• Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.
• Keep machines clean and maintained.
• Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
• Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered.
• Must have the initiative, ability, and willingness to perform and assist with other job positions for job completion as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to provide proper documentation that you have the legal right to work in the United States.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb, talk and hear.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates without regard to age, race, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status, or any other protected status.