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Asphalt Roller Operator

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Bunting and Murray Construction

Selbyville, DE (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 2 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Job Summary We are hiring for an experienced Asphalt Roller Operator, where you will play a vital role in paving and road construction projects. The Roller Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Breakdown Rollers, Rubber Tire Rollers and Finish Rollers. The Roller Operator distributes, breaks down, compresses and gives a finished surface to cooling asphalt. The first stage breaks down the asphalt mix with a breakdown roller. The second stage compresses it with a rubber tire roller, and the finish roller gives the final finish. Roller operators may also be required to operate Steel Drum and Pad Foot Rollers to compact and seal earth fills, sub grades, and flexible base. Duties Operate the roller and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment. Safely operate roller 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, so that ridges do not form by excessive pressure. Push hand roller and pound surfaces using hand tamp, or guide portable power roller over areas not accessible to road roller. Operate self-propelled steel-wheeled, rubber-tired, vibrator, segmented, or other type of roller to compact earth, subgrade, sub-base and asphalt surfaces Operate the Breakdown roller to massage hot mix asphalt into place. Using the Rubber Tire Roller, compress hot mix asphalt to desired compaction. Operate the Finish Roller in successive overlapping passes to apply final finish, and remove imperfections with a finish roller. Operate Pad Foot Roller, using vibrate when necessary, until ground surface is hard. Operate Smooth Drum Roller, to seal subgrade and base surfaces. Operate other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required Any other duties assigned by your Foreman or Superintendent.
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person

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