Road Roller Operator: Drive, Compact & Build Highways

Granite Construction; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a Road-Roller Operator to support highway, street, and runway projects. You will operate heavy rolling equipment to compact earth fills, subgrades, and bituminous surfaces according to grade specs.

Required is a High School Diploma or equivalent, proper certification, and the ability to read engineering drawings, follow safety procedures, and work in dusty environments. Physical stamina and precise operation are essential.

Qualifications

• Read engineering drawings.
• Practice good safety habits.
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings.
• Follow instructions and meet standards.

Responsibilities

• Move levers and drive to control the machine.
• Drive in overlapping passes to compact surfaces.
• Set speed and direction according to material and temperature.
• Follow surface-specific designations for road-roller operation.

Skills

Read drawings

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Granite Construction is seeking a Road-Roller Operator to support highway, street, and runway projects. You will operate heavy rolling equipment to compact earth fills, subgrades, and bituminous surfaces according to grade specs.

Required is a High School Diploma or equivalent, proper certification, and the ability to read engineering drawings, follow safety procedures, and work in dusty environments. Physical stamina and precise operation are essential.