Asphalt Roller Operator

Job Summary:

The Asphalt Front Roller Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Breakdown Rollers and Finish Rollers. The 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 roller, and the finish roller gives the final finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate the roller and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Safely operate roller in successive overlapping passes over surfaces to be compacted, rolling subgrade and asphalt to desired compaction and smoothness.
• Determine speed and direction of machine, based on knowledge of compressibility of material under changing temperatures, so that ridges do not form by excessive pressure.
• Push hand roller and pound surfaces using hand tamp or guide portable power roller over areas not accessible to road roller.
• Operate self-propelled steel-wheeled, vibrator, segmented, or other type of roller to compact earth, subgrade, sub-base and asphalt surfaces.
• Operate the Breakdown roller to massage hot mix asphalt into place.
• Operate the Rubber Tire Roller to compress hot mix asphalt to the desired compaction.
• Operate the Finish Roller in successive overlapping passes to apply final finish and remove imperfections with a finish roller.
• Operate Pad Foot Roller, using vibrate, when necessary, until ground surface is hard.
• Operate Smooth Drum Roller, to seal subgrade and base surfaces.
• Operate other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required.

Requirements:

• Minimum three years' experience within the construction industry.
• Knowledge of Rollers and other heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of construction materials, construction processes and industry requirements.
• Understanding of computerized controls and electronics.
• 2+ years' experience operating Breakdown Rollers, Rubber Tire Rollers and/or Finish Rollers is required.

Working Conditions:

The Asphalt Front Roller Operator will work in a fast-paced construction environment, often in outdoor conditions with varying temperatures and weather conditions. The operator will be required to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in areas with hazardous materials.

Benefits:

Magnum Paving offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.