Laydown Machine Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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.

 Beaufort/Ridgeland

Key Duties

• 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.

Qualification Requirements

• 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.

• Education and Experience.  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.

• Physical Demands.  The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Roller Operator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• 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 <18" apart; using grab bar.
• Intermittent, ability to turn head to look over shoulder while backing.
• Frequent ability to grip and hold steering wheel and/or operate hand controls.
• Frequent ability to work in various weather and temperature conditions.
• Frequent ability to wear a lap seat belt.
• Infrequent ability to work in environments that may require hearing protection (over 85 decibels).
• Frequent ability to work near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Frequent ability to communicate effectively with co-workers about job tasks and hazards and to relay rescue information to emergency responders if required.
• Ability to be cleared to wear a respirator.

• Work Environment.  The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that an Asphalt Roller Operator typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• Work is performed in outdoor environment, with exposure the varying temperatures, and weather conditions; typically not cold or wet conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, of adjacent equipment and vehicular traffic.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Company Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.