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.
• 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, 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 3 points of contact, to climb/step up 1-4 roller steps/rungs spaced