Asphalt Roller Operator - Southland Holdings

• Operate the roller and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Maintain and ensure vehicle and equipment are stock with needed materials.
• Safely operate roller in successive overlapping passes over surfaces to be compacted, rolling asphalt to desired compaction and smoothness.
• Determine the speed and direction of the 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 a hand tamp, or guide portable plate compactors over areas not accessible to a road roller.
• Operate the Breakdown roller to achieve proper compaction.
• Operate the Finish Roller in successive overlapping passes to apply the final finish, and remove imperfections with a finish roller.
• Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the Roller.
• Ensure the job site is clean and free of excess material.

• Participate as a vital team member and contribute toward the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.
• Promote a team approach and maintain a dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.

• Promote, execute, and adhere to the company’s safety program and encourage all employees, subcontractors, and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
• Work with Management to investigate damage, incidents, or near misses in the worksite, and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company’s Safety Program.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred
• 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

• Overtime as required
• Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Use of Personal protection Equipment is required..
• Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements.

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