Asphalt Roller Operator

Asphalt Roller Operator Blythe Construction dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, short term disability, long term disability, 401(k) United States, North Carolina, Lexington May 12, 2026 General Description. Responsible for the operation of various smooth drum or rubber tire roller(s), in order to compact and/or smooth asphalt surfaces, during asphalt laydown operations. Key Duties Safely operates roller to achieve identified asphalt and roadway surface compaction requirements, as defined by the contract/owner specifications
Determines speed and direction of roller, based on compaction specifications; typically at the direction and under the guidance of the Asphalt Laydown Foreman and/or Superintendent.
Works closely with other crew members using hand signals and verbal communication, to coordinate work and ensure safety.
Maintains visual contact, with those working around equipment, at all times; to ensure safe proximity from obstacles and or workers on foot.
Performs daily roller inspection and identifies maintenance concerns to their supervisor and/or equipment, to ensure that roller is in safe, proper working.
Other duties, may be assigned, based on specific job necessity. Qualification Requirements 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. Asphalt Roller Operator may be considered as entry level, depending on prior work experience, however construction related industry experience, is preferred. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and/or professional work experience, required.
Preferential consideration, for Heavy Highway, Roadway, Asphalt Paving work experience.
Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees. 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. Frequent ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, with intermittent breaks throughout a shift.
Infrequent, ability to stand and/or walk on smooth asphalt surface.
Intermittent, ability to use 3 points of contact, to climb/step up 1-4 roller steps/rungs spaced