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Roller Compactor Operator Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Phillips, Inc.

Roller Operator

Merritt Island, FL · On-site

Operate rollers and compaction equipment to compact various materials such as soil, gravel, asphalt, and other surfaces according to project specifications. * Learn and adhere to all safety ...

Phillips, Inc.

Roller Operator

Orlando, FL · On-site

Operate rollers and compaction equipment to compact various materials such as soil, gravel, asphalt, and other surfaces according to project specifications. * Learn and adhere to all safety ...

Phillips, Inc.

Roller Operator

Orlando, FL · On-site

Operate rollers and compaction equipment to compact various materials such as soil, gravel, asphalt, and other surfaces according to project specifications. * Learn and adhere to all safety ...

Phillips, Inc.

Roller Operator

Merritt Island, FL · On-site

Operate rollers and compaction equipment to compact various materials such as soil, gravel, asphalt, and other surfaces according to project specifications. * Learn and adhere to all safety ...

LANDMARK PAVING LLC

Roller Operator

Sanford, FL

Safely operate roller in successive overlapping passes over surfaces to be compacted, rolling ... Roller operators may also be required to operate Steel Drum and Pad Foot Rollers to compact and ...

Florida Asphalt & Concrete

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Asphalt Roller Operator

Tampa, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

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 ...

Florida Asphalt & Concrete

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Asphalt Roller Operator

Tampa, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

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 ...

CWR Contracting, Inc.

Roller Operator

Daytona Beach, FL · On-site

ROLLER OPERATOR C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. (CWR) is a growing road construction company. We are ... Will operate the heavy rolling machine to compact subgrades and asphalt and assist related crew in ...

CWR Contracting, Inc.

Roller Operator

Plant City, FL · On-site

ROLLER OPERATOR C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. (CWR) is a growing road construction company. We are ... Will operate the heavy rolling machine to compact subgrades and asphalt and assist related crew in ...

Hubbard Construction Company

Asphalt Roller Operator

Tampa, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Safely operates roller to compress/compact dirt, aggregate, or blacktop to achieve the specified ... The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely. * The ability to hear ...

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What is a roller compactor operator?

A Roller Compactor Operator is responsible for operating a road roller or compactor to compress soil, gravel, asphalt, or other materials to create a smooth and stable surface. They work primarily in construction, road building, and landscaping projects. Their duties include controlling the machine’s speed and pressure, inspecting the equipment for maintenance needs, and ensuring proper compaction. Operators must follow safety protocols and coordinate with other workers on-site to achieve project specifications. Experience with heavy machinery and an understanding of soil and material compaction techniques are essential for this role.

What does a roller compactor operator do?

As a Roller Compactor Operator, your daily responsibilities include operating roller machinery to compact soil, asphalt, or other materials, performing regular equipment inspections, and ensuring that compaction meets specified standards. You may also assist with maintaining the roller and reporting any mechanical issues to supervisors. Collaboration with other equipment operators, site foremen, and construction crew members is frequent, as alignment and timing are important for efficient workflow. Expect to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and adhere to rigorous safety protocols each day. Understanding the pace and teamwork required will help you excel in this vital construction role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a roller compactor operator?

To thrive as a Roller Compactor Operator, you need practical experience with heavy machinery, a high school diploma or GED, and training in equipment operation and safety procedures. Familiarity with operating roller compactors, basic maintenance tools, and certifications such as OSHA safety training are often required. Attention to detail, strong teamwork abilities, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for this job. These competencies ensure safe and efficient work on construction sites, high-quality project outcomes, and a collaborative work environment.

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Skilled Laborer - Roller Compactor Operator (Heavy Civil Construction)

Granite

Merritt Island, FL

$18.50 - $23.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Granite Telecommunications rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

52nd of 99 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

Performs any combination of following tasks, such as erecting, repairing, and wrecking ; installing waterworks, locks and dams; grading, Requires operation of Roller Compactor or willingness to learn.

Essential Job Accountabilities

  • Measures distances from grade stakes, drives stakes, and stretches tight line.

  • Bolts, nails, alines, and blocks up under forms.

  • Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alinement, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.

  • Levels earth to fine grade specifications, using pick and shovel.

  • Mixes, concrete, using portable mixer.

  • Smooths and finishes freshly poured cement or concrete, using float, trowel, or screed.

  • Positions. joins, alines, and seals pipe sections.

  • Erects scaffolding, shoring, and braces.

  • Performs variety of tasks involving dextrous use of hands and tools, such as sawing lumber, dismantling forms, and removing projects from concrete.

  • Requires operation of Roller Compactor.

Education

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Work Experience

  • Appropriate training and experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Workers should be able to:

  • Follow specific directions

  • Perform a variety of duties which may often change

  • Work within standards of accuracy

  • Repeat tasks of short duration according to a set procedure

  • Evaluate information using measurable standards.

Physically, workers must be able to:

  • Stand or walk for long periods

  • Use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects

  • Frequently lift and carry materials weighing 50 to 100 pounds

  • Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects and carry tools and equipment

  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and see (naturally or with correction).

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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