roller operator

*Duties & Responsibilities*

• Operate roller to compact earth, subgrade, and sub-base asphalt surfaces
• Drive machine in successive overlapping passes over surfaces to be compacted, rolling asphalt and subgrade to desired compaction and smoothness
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning and moving the machine in response to hand signals from crew members
• Determine appropriate rolling drum mode
• Understand proper techniques for rolling transverse joints
• Recognize flow lines and inverts to minimize roller marks
• Uses plate tamper when necessary
• Works with paving crew to lay asphalt, by hand, servicing manholes and catch basins
• Daily maintenance of fluids and water systems check
• Keep machines clean and maintained
• Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met by conducting daily pre-use inspection and operating safely
• Assist in setting up and taking down signs, pylons, caution tape etc.
• Must have the initiative, ability, and willingness to perform and assist with other job positions for job completion as requested, such as sweeping

*Work Conditions:*

• Outdoor work in varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time
• Fast-paced environment, working within tight deadlines
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 20lbs
• Bend, kneel, reach, and climb heavy equipment several times throughout the day
• Ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly
• Walking on uneven surfaces
• Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment

*Experience & Qualifications:*

• The ideal candidate will have two (2) or more years of Roller Operator experience
• Must demonstrate excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policy and safety standards
• Communication with other operators, truck drivers and the general public is critical
• Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours are expected
• Must wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
• Continuous mental and visual attention to safely and effectively complete work tasks
• Keep a positive and cooperative attitude by maintaining courteous and professional conduct with the supervisors, co-workers, customers, and the general public

Pay: $22.35-$45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person