Asphalt Roller Operator - Paving - Richmond

Branscome; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Professional development

Job summary

Branscome in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a Roller Operator for the Paving department. The role involves operating a self-propelled Roller to compact hot mix asphalt while ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and previous heavy highway construction experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings. Join a supportive team that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in heavy highway construction preferred.
• Knowledge of different asphalt mix compacting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate a self-propelled Roller for compacting hot mix asphalt.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Perform daily checks on equipment.

Skills

Heavy highway construction experience

Knowledge of compacting procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools (shovel, wrench, screwdriver)

Job description

Job Title: Roller Operator - Richmond

Department: Paving

Reports to: Paving Foreman

Major Role and Purpose

• Operate a self-propelled Roller with either steel drums or solid rubber wheels used for compacting hot mix asphalt.

Description of Duties

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all federal, local, state and company safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Rides on platform of machine and moves lever, pedals, or throttles to control and guide machine.
• Must be able to perform daily checks on equipment (i.e., hydraulic fluid level, greasing, oil levels).
• Use hand tools such as hand shovel, wrench, and screwdriver.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary or assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma preferred.

Work Experience

• Previous heavy highway construction experience preferred.
• Knowledge of compacting procedures dealing with different asphalt mixes.

Physical Demands

• Job requires the following motions: stretching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, throwing, walking, standing, reaching and squatting.
• Walking or standing may occupy the entire day.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Will be exposed to extremes of heat or cold weather.
• Overtime work is required.
• Valid Driver's License with transportation to and from job sites.

Benefits

Branscome benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and professional development.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

When you work for Branscome, you join our diverse, innovative team. Our differences breed the ideas which fuel our success. Every aspect of our relationship with current and potential employees is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. This pertains not only to initial employment and working conditions but also to all actions affecting hiring, promotions and transfers, training (including apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship when required), compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Adherence to this policy and compliance with the law is expected of all employees.

Branscome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by law. Such action shall include employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training. Branscome is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Branscome will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants who require assistance completing the online application process. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please email [e-mail] for assistance. We are committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process.