What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asphalt Roller Operator position at Blythe Construction Inc?
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.
Key Duties
- 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.
- Other duties, may be assigned, based on specific job necessity.
Qualification Requirements
- 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 <18” 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 Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that an Asphalt Roller Operator typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Work is performed in outdoor environment, with exposure the varying temperatures, and weather conditions; typically not cold or wet conditions.
- Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, of 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 Benefits
- Top tier medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA option
- Healthcare FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Company-paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401k Retirement Plan with employer match – up to 6%
- Annual Company Stock Purchasing Offering w/company match
- Fitness Plan Incentive
- Wellness Programs, Wellness coaching and Employee Assistance Program
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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.
Vinci Construction USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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