Roller Operator - HRI Inc., - State College, PA 1

Colas Canada; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the infrastructure sector is seeking skilled operators to manage construction machinery for road, pipeline, and rail projects. Responsibilities include compaction of surfaces and adhering to safety standards. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and a solid work ethic. Competitive pay and benefits including a sign-on bonus are offered.

Benefits

Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options

Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Plans

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Access to Telemedicine

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
• Prior experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate type of roller to compact earth, subgrade, sub-base and asphalt surfaces.
• Distribute and compress cooling asphalt.
• Determine speed and direction of roller based on compressibility of material.

Skills

Ability to understand instructions

Teamwork

Professional demeanor

Good work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HRI, Inc., a Colas USA subsidiary, operates primarily in, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. Today, HRI, is a diversified construction company with expertise in highways, airports, water, sewer, treatment plants, bridges, and paving. HRI also has six asphalt plants. Our company benefits from being part of a much larger organization while still maintaining local control over our activities and preserving close ties to the communities we serve. To learn more about HRI visitwww.hriinc.com/ .

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com .

Job Summary

• Operates the specific vehicles used for the project work in their field of specialty (road, pipelines, rail, etc.) in observance of the safety guidelines.

Main Responsibilities

• Operate steel-wheeled, rubber-tired, vibrator, segmented or other type of roller to compact earth, subgrade, sub-base and asphalt surfaces.
• Distribute, break down, compress and give a finished surface to cooling asphalt.
• Drive machine in successive overlapping passes over surfaces to be compacted, rolling subgrade and asphalt to desired compaction and smoothness.
• Determine speed and direction of machine based on knowledge of compressibility of material under changing temperatures.
• Push hand roller and pound surfaces, using hand tamp, or guide portable power roller over areas not accessible to road roller.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving history
• Prior experience preferred

Skills

• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions
• Ability to use equipment and tools accurately and safely
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Ability to work with a team and in a fast-paced environment
• Independent work ethic and professional, positive demeanor
• Good work ethic, professional, and positive attitudes

Physical Requirements

• Must have an acceptable safety record and be committed to working safely
• Overtime as required
• Must follow the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements
• Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Company safety guidelines
• Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance, use hands to move and manipulate objects, and communicate (talk and hear)
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
• Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles, loud noise, fuel, oil, and other chemicals

Benefits

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Great starting rates
• Sign on Bonus of $1,000 will be awarded to all hired candidates after 90 days of employment
• Paid Parental Leave

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying.
• complete any part of the application process.
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applyi.

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [e-mail] .