Roller Operator

Sunmount Paving; Justin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay

401(k) Plan w/Employer Match

Annual Stock Purchase Opportunities

Voluntary Medical Insurance

Voluntary Dental Insurance

Gym/Fitness Incentives

Discount Partnerships

Job summary

Sunmount Paving in North Central Texas is seeking a Roller Operator to safely compress dirt, aggregate, or blacktop while maintaining grade with grade stakes and GPS/laser guidance.

You will join a crew, perform daily equipment checks, and ensure safe, efficient workflow on outdoor construction sites. 3–5 years of road-related experience and a high school diploma or GED are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of roller/compactor experience, road/bridge focus preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to understand work directions and communicate with supervisors and crew.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate roller to compact dirt, aggregate, or blacktop to specification.
• Read grade stakes and maintain grade with laser or GPS guidance.
• Coordinate with crew using hand signals to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Perform daily inspection and basic maintenance of the roller and related equipment.

Skills

Roller operation

Grade reading

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

GPS

Laser grade control

Job description

Position Type: Full Time (40+)

Pay Type: Hourly

Sunmount Paving Benefits:

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

General Description.Operates the roller by using either rollers or drums to compress/compact dirt, aggregate, or blacktop. The operator may use the vibration component occasionally.

Key Duties

• Safely operates roller to compress/compact dirt, aggregate, or blacktop to achieve the specified grading and smooth surface.
• Reads grade stakes and works with grade checker, laser, or GPS to maintain grade.
• Determines speed and direction of roller based on knowledge of compressible material to achieve a smooth grade and/or surface.
• Works closely with other crew members using hand signals to coordinate work and ensure safety.
• Performs daily inspection and maintenance and ensures that roller is in safe, proper working order including fluid checks and proper lubrication. Reports to shop when roller needs maintenance and repair.
• Keeps roller clean and prepares equipment for transport on flatbed when needed.
• Maintains orderliness, cleanliness and safety at job-site.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Roller Operator.

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.

Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Roller Operator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Roller Operator encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Demonstrates Safety 1st. It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety, while being considerate of fellow employees.

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.
• Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
• Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act
• Identifies and turns in near miss reports
• Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
• Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

Sunmount Paving is a leading asphalt pavement manufacturer and paving contractor in North Central Texas and throughout the Southwest. We're proud of our involvement in many of the public and private construction projects that have shaped the footprint of our state. Each year, our teams successfully complete hundreds of contracts for projects including public roadways and interstates, commercial parking areas, airports, and racetracks. No matter how large the scope of work or how high-profile the project, Sunmount Paving does the job safely, efficiently, and using quality materials produced in-house at one of our state-of-the-art asphalt plants.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.

Vinci Construction USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vinci Construction USA is committed to providing a fair and equal employment opportunity workplace. All hiring and promotional decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status that is protected by federal, state, or local law.