Night Shift Roller Operator – Road Construction

Granite Construction Incorporated; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated in Brownsville offers a night-shift Roller Operator position for road rollers used to compact earth fills, subgrades, and bases to grade specifications. The role requires reading engineering drawings, safety practices, and the ability to work in dusty environments while following instructions to meet standards.

The candidate should be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with frequent handling of items up to 25 pounds, and perform tasks in a site environment

Qualifications

• Read engineering drawings.
• Practice good safety habits.
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings.
• Follow instructions and meet set standards.
• Judge distances and slopes accurately.
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Responsibilities

• Move levers, depress pedals, and guide the machine.
• Drive the roller in overlapping passes to compact surfaces.
• Set speed and direction based on material compressibility and temperature.
• Operate hand tamp and guide portable power roller where needed.
• Roll areas inaccessible to main machine and ensure proper coverage.
• Maintain safety and quality as per project specs.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma

Proper certification

Job description

Granite Construction Incorporated in Brownsville offers a night-shift Roller Operator position for road rollers used to compact earth fills, subgrades, and bases to grade specifications. The role requires reading engineering drawings, safety practices, and the ability to work in dusty environments while following instructions to meet standards.

The candidate should be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with frequent handling of items up to 25 pounds, and perform tasks in a site environment