Roller Operator

Lone Star Paving; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Lone Star Paving in Central Texas seeks an Asphalt Roller Operator to join the asphalt team. You will work with the crew foreman to tamp down and smooth newly laid asphalt, ensuring a level, quality surface. Familiarity with rolling machines and operations is preferred.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable completion of duties, including light labor tasks, tooling, and traffic control support as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year (or under) experience.
• Must be organized with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Must be positive, friendly, and professional.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one-on-one setting.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company's safety policy.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not injure yourself or others.
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees.
• Collaborate with project teams on other initiatives.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate the asphalt roller machine, maneuvering and driving as directed.
• Inspect equipment before operation and after shift for safe operation.
• Follow safety practices at all times; maintain awareness around others.
• Assist general labor tasks on the patching or prep crews.
• Shovel, rake, and handle small tools as required by foreman.
• Clean and organize the machine and area before the end of shift.
• Possibly operate small power tools as needed.
• Signal other equipment operators to facilitate movement.
• Assist with placement, movement, and dismantling of traffic control devices.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervision.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Positive attitude

Organized

Equipment awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA knowledge

Job description

Lone Star Paving is a paving contractor operating in the Central Texas region with paving crews, HMA, aggregate, trucking, milling, and quality control. Our operations complete heavy highway and civil projects throughout Texas. We pride ourselves in being a family-oriented organization with a goal of upholding the safety and health of our number one asset, our employees.

Position Overview

The Asphalt Roller Operator is an integral part of the asphalt team that works with the crew foreman with primary responsibilities of operating a roller machine to tamp down and smooth out the asphalt that has been laid, making sure the asphalt is smooth and level. The ideal candidate is familiar with rolling machines of different types and has a thorough understanding of asphalt paving operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Must be able to run, maneuver, and drive the asphalt roller machine.
• Heavy equipment experience is a plus.
• Inspects equipment before operating to make sure it is in good working order and ready for the day, including post shift inspection for the same.
• Practices awareness of others working along side the machines, and exercises safety practices at all times. Safety is essential!
• General laborer duties associated with asphalt paving, patching or prep crews.
• Will be expected to leave the machine as required by foreman and job perimeters to help shovel, rake, and handle other small tools.
• Prior to concluding a shift, equipment must be cleaned and organized to company standards.
• May be called upon to run small power tools.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materials.
• Assist in the placement, moving, and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
• Perform other duties as requested and assigned

Qualifications

• 1 year (or under) experience
• Must be organized with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Must be positive, friendly, and professional.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one-on-one setting.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company's safety policy, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Entry Level Position
• Working knowledge of asphalt production and associated equipment, and an understanding of operations and safety requirements is preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations, a plus
• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required

Working Conditions

• Be available for overtime, extended hours, night shifts, and weekends as required.
• Some travel may be required as our operations span throughout Texas.
• Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include but not be limited to inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Must comply with the company's drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required.
• Proper PPE is required at all times.

Benefits

• This position is FULL TIME.
• The pay structure for this role will be based on a competitive hourly rate.
• This position will qualify for the employee benefit program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• 401k retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer