Road Roller Operator - Drive Heavy Equipment & Build Roads

Granite Construction; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking a Road Roller Operator to drive a heavy road roller and compact earth fills, subgrades, and bituminous surfaces to specified grades for highway, street, and runway projects.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, adhering to safety practices, and maintaining quality by judging material compressibility and adjusting speed. Physical effort and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• Read engineering drawings.
• Practice good safety habits.
• Follow instructions and meet set standards.
• Judge distances and slopes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Move levers and pedals to control the machine.
• Drive the roller in overlapping passes to compact surfaces.
• Determine speed and direction based on material and conditions.
• Operate hand roller where accessible and guide portable rollers where needed.
• Work under various surface types and power sources.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Distance judgement

Physical stamina

Operation of road roller controls

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking a Road Roller Operator to drive a heavy road roller and compact earth fills, subgrades, and bituminous surfaces to specified grades for highway, street, and runway projects.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, adhering to safety practices, and maintaining quality by judging material compressibility and adjusting speed. Physical effort and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.