Roller Operator

Duininck Inc.; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $22–$24/hr

Paid Time Off

Company paid housing or per diem

Health plans

Dental & Vision plans

Company paid life insurance

Short-Term Disability

PPE provided

401K with company match

Job summary

Duininck Inc. is seeking a seasonal, full-time roller operator to support infrastructure projects across Texas and Oklahoma.

The role involves operating a roller to prepare surfaces for highways, runways, and concrete works at Randolph Air Force Base, with security clearance required. The position offers a strong benefits package including paid time off, housing or per diem, health plans, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, PPE provided, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Understanding safety regulations and PPE requirements.
• Ability to read grade stakes and work with grade checkers.
• Commitment to safety and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates roller to compact dirt, aggregate, or blacktop.
• Reads grade stakes and uses GPS/laser guidance to maintain grade.
• Controls speed and direction based on material and surface.
• Collaborates with crew using hand signals to coordinate work.
• Performs daily inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Keeps equipment clean and ready for transport when needed.
• Travel is required to project sites.

Skills

Roller operator

Safety compliance

Nuclear gauge operation

GPS/laser grade control

Team coordination

Job description

Duininck is a fourth-generation, 100-year family-led company built on strong relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors and vendors. We have a diverse portfolio of businesses managing projects at any scale.

Join specialized infrastructure projects across Texas and Oklahoma. You'll produce hot mix asphalt for military runways, construct roads for the Department of Transportation, and handle high-stakes concrete work for aviation and defense facilities. These aren't just jobs; they're careers building America's critical infrastructure.

This job will be working at Randolph Air Force Base and will need to pass additional security clearance.

This seasonal, full-time position comes with a strong benefits package including:

• Competitive pay range of $22 to $24 per hour, based on experience
• Paid Time Off
• Company paid housing or per diem and other travel incentives
• Strong Health Plans to choose from
• Dental & Vision Plans, Company Paid Life insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Position specific personal protective equipment provided
• 401K with company match, and more!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Keeping equipment clean and preparing equipment for transport on flatbed when needed.
• Maintain orderliness, cleanliness and safety at jobsite.
• Follow Supervisor's instructions closely.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understand basics of roller mechanicals.
• Knowledge of how to run a nuclear gauge and a PQI non-nuclear gauge.
• Understand and adhere to all safety regulations.
• Understand and adhere to the Personal Protection Equipment requirements.
• An unwavering focus on safety.
• OSHA

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Walk, bend, kneel, lift, stretch and sit.
• Work outside in all weather conditions.
• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly work extended | overtime hours, outdoors and in a variety of weather conditions at all project locations.
• Travel is required.

Duininck is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status.