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Roller Operator Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Asphalt Paving Personnel

Prescott, AZ ยท On-site

$22.10 - $35.15/hr

Immediate openings for Paver Operators, Roller Operators, and Rakers. Full-time, permanent positions. Training and advancement opportunities available. Pay & Benefits * Pay: $22.10 to $35.15+ per ...

Crane Operator

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Roll-Off Truck Operations * Deliver and pick up dumpsters at residential, commercial, and ... Experience operating cranes in construction or roofing environments. * Ability to safely operate ...

Crane Operator

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Roll-Off Truck Operations * Deliver and pick up dumpsters at residential, commercial, and ... Experience operating cranes in construction or roofing environments. * Ability to safely operate ...

Wash blankets and cleans ink and ink distributing rollers and ink fountains, using ink solvent and cleaning mechanism on press * Assist Press Operator by making necessary color or register ...

Wash blankets and cleans ink and ink distributing rollers and ink fountains, using ink solvent and cleaning mechanism on press * Assist Press Operator by making necessary color or register ...

ROLL OFF DRIVER

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$18 - $26/hr

Experienced Roll-Off driver needed. This position requires knowledge and experience in driving ... Company Description We are a family operated hauler who has been in the business since 2005 and ...

ROLL OFF DRIVER

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$18 - $26/hr

Experienced Roll-Off driver needed. This position requires knowledge and experience in driving ... Company Description We are a family operated hauler who has been in the business since 2005 and ...

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How much do roller operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for roller operator in Arizona is $20.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $24.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are common challenges faced by roller operators on construction sites, and how can they be addressed?

Roller Operators often encounter challenges such as working on uneven terrain, managing equipment in tight spaces, and maintaining consistent compaction quality under varying weather conditions. These challenges can be addressed by staying alert to changing site conditions, conducting thorough pre-operation equipment checks, and communicating closely with site supervisors and other equipment operators to coordinate work efficiently. Adhering to safety protocols and staying updated with proper machine operation techniques also help in minimizing risks and ensuring smooth workflow.

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

To thrive as a Roller Operator, you need knowledge of heavy equipment operation, basic mechanical aptitude, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with construction machinery, safety protocols, and sometimes certification through OSHA or relevant local authorities are typically required. Attention to detail, reliability, and strong communication skills help ensure safe and efficient teamwork on job sites. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing quality work, minimizing accidents, and maintaining project timelines in construction environments.

What is the difference between Roller Operator vs Bulldozer Operator?

AspectRoller OperatorBulldozer Operator
CredentialsCommercial driver's license (CDL) often preferred, safety certificationsSimilar safety certifications, CDL may be required
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, roadwork, paving projectsConstruction sites, land clearing, grading
Industry UsageRoad construction, asphalt paving, compaction tasksEarthmoving, site preparation, excavation

Both Roller Operators and Bulldozer Operators work in construction environments and often require similar certifications. While Roller Operators focus on compacting soil and asphalt, Bulldozer Operators handle land clearing and grading. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job focus within construction projects.

What is a roller operator?

Roller Operators are skilled construction workers who operate heavy machinery known as rollers or compactors. Their main job is to compact soil, asphalt, or other materials during the construction of roads, highways, and building foundations. By ensuring materials are properly compacted, they help create stable surfaces and prevent future settlement or damage. Roller Operators must be attentive to safety protocols and knowledgeable about their equipment to maintain efficient and safe work environments.
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Infographic showing various Roller Operator job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,860 per year, or $20.6 per hour.

Heavy Equipment Operator - Articulating Haul Truck, Water Truck, Skid Steer, Roller

SAIIA

Joseph City, AZ โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

Overview

Gear Up in Joseph City, AZ!ย 

Saiia Construction, a MasTec company, is hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators. If you know your way around an Articulating Haul Truck, Water Truck, Fuel Truck, Skid Steer, or Roller, we have a seat ready for you. Apply today to join a powerhouse team with an industry leader!

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for, but not limited to operating heavy equipment including excavator, dozers, graders, dump trucks, front-end loaders, compactors, scrapers, and water trucks to move materials to and from designated areas, participate in required training and ensure all established safety rules, procedures, policies, OSHA and MSHA regulations are followed.ย 

Company Overview

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!

Saiia Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.ย Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).ย 


Responsibilities

Excavator Operationย 

  • Operates excavator, which digs holes and trenches and removes and transports earth, gravel, and dumps soil, sand, ore, rock. gravel, and industrial byproducts, and other such materials in stockpiles or transport trucks. Starts engine, moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel or other attachments. Uses bucket to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks. May need to understand and utilize GPS grade technology on this type of machine. ย 

Bulldozer - Grader Operatorย 

  • Operates bulldozer or grader which is used to gouge out, level, and distribute soil, sand, ore, rock, gravel, industrial byproducts, and other such materials. Also used to push or clear trees and rocks which is preparatory to diverse types of constructing projects. On occasion fastens attachments to bulldozer or grader with clevis or wedge-pin hitches. Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver bulldozer or grader and raise, lower, and tilt the blade and diverse types of attachments to clear right of way. Feels levers and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut. Operates bulldozer or grader in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified or designed grade or elevation. May need to understand and utilize GPS grade technology on this type of machine.ย ย 

Rock / Articulated/Dump / Roll Off Truck Driverย 

  • Operates truck equipped with dump body to transport and dump loose materials, such as sand, soil, rock, gravel, coal, ore, industrial byproducts, and other such materials. Pulls levers or turns crank to tilt body and dump contents. Move hand and foot controls to move truck forward and backward to loosen and dump material adhering to dump bed body. May be designated according to type of material hauled, type of truck driven, and whether for on road or off-highway projects.ย 

Scraper / Tractor Operatorย 
  • Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on pan or bowl, to adjust depth of cut, to raise and close filled pan or bowl for hauling, and to spread or dump earth. Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment. Moves levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks. ย 

Water Truck Driverย 

  • Operates a truck to transport water for construction projects, filling and transporting potable water to crews working at job sites and driving a truck equipped with sprinkling attachment to spray water on roadways to control dust. Requires the ability to make inspections, oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to the Water Truck, and lift/move transported materials as needed.ย 


Qualifications
  • Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, MSHA and other related state and federal regulations.ย 

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.ย 

  • Ability to use email, smart phone, tablet, or computer to manage company information and documents.ย 

  • Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.ย ย 

  • Must be able to maintain acceptable attendance standards per employee handbook.ย 

  • Approach and complete work in a meticulous, thorough, and timely manner.ย 

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

  • Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.: Occasionallyย 
  • Lift/Carry 10-50 lbs.: Occasionallyย 
  • Reach Above: Occasionally
  • Bend/Stoop: Occasionally
  • Use Hands for Manipulations: Continuously
  • Vision Abilities: Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Hearing Abilities:ย  Must be able to hear equipment and facility signals, horns and alarms; radio, and phone communications.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.ย 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud atย https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, MSHA and other related state and federal regulations.ย 

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.ย 

  • Ability to use email, smart phone, tablet, or computer to manage company information and documents.ย 

  • Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.ย ย 

  • Must be able to maintain acceptable attendance standards per employee handbook.ย 

  • Approach and complete work in a meticulous, thorough, and timely manner.ย 

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

  • Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.: Occasionallyย 
  • Lift/Carry 10-50 lbs.: Occasionallyย 
  • Reach Above: Occasionally
  • Bend/Stoop: Occasionally
  • Use Hands for Manipulations: Continuously
  • Vision Abilities: Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Hearing Abilities:ย  Must be able to hear equipment and facility signals, horns and alarms; radio, and phone communications.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.ย 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud atย https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

#LI-GR1

#LI-Onsite

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