Asphalt Roller Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Established in 2018, Florida Asphalt & Concrete (FAC) was formed to meet the immense demand for commercial asphalt paving and concrete solutions across Central Florida. Currently serving Hillsborough, Pinellas, Hernando, Citrus, Pasco, Manatee, Polk, Hardee, Orange, Lee and Sarasota counties providing the infrastructure that makes modern life possible.

Team FAC is highly adaptable and able to flex to meet the needs, changes and challenges that come with any project. Weekly production meetings, continuous safety training and open communication foster company-wide cohesion as FAC moves forward on every project. Our crews are highly experienced and committed to quality results on each job site.

With state-of-the-art technology, FAC has the crews and equipment suitable for a variety of development projects ranging from public work (federal, county, city projects) to private single businesses, multi business office parks, and apartments to subdivision communities.

Guided by Senior Management, FAC has a team that is equipped to provide efficient budget and timeline solutions for contracts ranging upward of $20 million dollars in size. FAC is a member of the Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida.

Benefits with FAC include, but not limited to: Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, Short Term Disability, Voluntary Life insurance, PTO, Referral Program, Employee Assistant Program, Company provided life insurance, 401K.

Florida Asphalt & Concrete is seeking an experienced Roller Operator to join our dynamic team. The role involves a multi-stage process. Initially, our Roller Operators break down the asphalt mix using a breakdown roller, followed by compression with a rubber tire roller. The final stage involves a finish roller that gives the final finish. Our operators may also be required to operate Steel Drum and Pad Foot Rollers to compact and seal earth fills, sub grades, and flexible base.

Responsibilities:

• Follow health an safety codes, as well as company policies. 
• Operate self-propelled steel-wheeled, rubber-tired, vibrator, segmented, or other heavy rolling machines to compact asphalt surfaces to grade specifications.
• Massage hot mix asphalt into place and compress it to the desired compaction.
• Seal subgrade and base surfaces and apply a final finish, removing any imperfections.
• Determine machine speed and direction based on material compressibility under varying temperatures to avoid ridge formation.
• Adjust rolling patterns based on varying materials and ensure minimal overlap.
• Communicate with supervisors to determine when target compaction is achieved.
• Navigate roller around existing obstacles or utilities.
• Operate hand tamp and portable power roller over areas not accessible to road roller.
• Understand equipment operations and limitations, perform daily evaluations, and report deficiencies.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies, OSHA regulations, and use appropriate tools and equipment.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Follow all Florida Asphalt and Concrete policies and procedures, complete assignments correctly and on time, and report any issues to crew foreman promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Preferred 1 year of experience as a roller operator in the civil construction industry.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work well in a group problem-solving situation.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. 
• Must be available for overtime and weekend work as required by the project schedule. 
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to various job sites as required. 
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Knowledge on the machinery and safety regulations. 
• Must be able to occasionally conduct hard labor work including but not limited to heavy lifting.

FAC provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

FAC complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and reasonable accommodation in every location in which the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and all other employment practices.

Established in 2018, Florida Asphalt & Concrete (FAC) was formed to meet the immense demand for commercial asphalt paving and concrete solutions across Central Florida. Currently serving Hillsborough, Pinellas, Hernando, Citrus, Pasco, Manatee, Polk, Hardee, Orange, Lee and Sarasota counties providing the infrastructure that makes modern life possible.