Mastec Communications Group
Provides infrastructure, construction, and engineering services for telecommunications and energy sectors.
Roller Operator
Operate rollers to compact asphalt and other surfaces, ensuring safety and quality
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Roller Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of breakdown rollers, rubber tire rollers, and finish rollers. The operator distributes, breaks down, compresses, and finishes cooling asphalt. The first stage breaks down the asphalt mix with a breakdown roller, the second stage compresses it with a rubber tire roller, and the finish roller provides the final surface. Operators may also use steel drum and pad foot rollers to compact and seal earth fills, subgrades, and flexible base. • Operate rollers and other heavy equipment safely and appropriately. • Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment. • Operate the finish roller in overlapping passes to apply final finish and remove imperfections. • Operate pad foot roller with vibration until the ground surface is hard. • Operate smooth drum roller to seal subgrade and base surfaces. • Train new employees in safe and efficient roller operation. • Follow company safety policies and procedures as described in the safety manual.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸roller operation
- ▸equipment checks
- ▸safety procedures
- ▸operator training
- ▸asphalt compaction
- ▸finish rolling
What You Bring
Candidates need at least one year of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The role requires meeting physical demands such as sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, working at heights, in confined spaces, and in various weather conditions. • Use hand roller and hand tamp or portable power roller on areas inaccessible to road rollers.
Requirements
- ▸hand roller
- ▸one year
- ▸physical
- ▸lifting
- ▸height work
- ▸confined spaces
Work Environment
Field