Asphalt Equipment Operator (Roller) Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana

Asphalt Equipment Operator (Roller) Earnest Contracting LLC Shreveport, LA Job Details Full-time $15 – $22 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) 401(k) matching Qualifications Paving Mid-level Full Job Description Earnest Contracting is seeking experienced roller operators for our asphalt paving crews. The Asphalt Roller Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Breakdown Rollers and Finish Rollers. The Asphalt Roller Operator distributes, breaks down, compresses, and gives a finished surface to cooling asphalt. They are supervised by the crew Foreman and Quality Control Technician. To ensure success as an Asphalt Roller Operator you must be reliable, focused, and ambitious to grow your depth of skillset. Your attitude is one that says, “I can always improve.”

Details:

Monday – Friday/Saturday 40+ hours a week Pay rate depends on experience

Job Description:

Lead by example, promote, and portray company values, always look out for your safety and the safety of others, conduct business with integrity, strive for excellence in all aspects of the job, motivated to succeed and improve skills, and hold self and others accountable for actions. Work under the immediate supervision of foreman and/or superintendent. Operate roller to compact earth, subgrade, and sub-base asphalt surfaces to desired compaction and smoothness. Determines speed and direction of machine based on knowledge of compressibility of material under changing temperatures. Distribute, break down, compress, and give a finished surface to cooling asphalt. Communicates with QC to get the proper roller patterns. Communicate with paving crew and foreman on job density requirements. Assist in setting up and taking down signs. Daily maintenance of fluids and water systems check. Communicate with paving crew on any flaws in material, finished mat, or roller marks. Understand proper techniques for rolling transverse joints and recognizing flow lines and inverts. Understand different types of rollers and how they operate. Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects. Keep machines clean/maintained and notify the foreman of any equipment mechanical problems. Must have the initiative, ability, and willingness to perform and assist with other job positions for job completion as requested (i.e. putting down temporary striping, flagging, etc.).

Experience Required/Desired:

Previous experience as a Rakeman is desired. Able to operate a rubber tire tractor and bruce broom. A sound understanding of pertinent safety guidelines. Manually lift/carry 50-100 lbs. Able to stand, walk, sit, kneel, crouch, or crawl for long periods of time. Ability to perform all required tasks during all weather conditions (hot/cold), and to work extended hours, as needed. •Note – This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Earnest Contracting is an EEO employer and a drug-free workplace.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person