Paving/Roller Operator
On-siteHazleton, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Operate roller machines and vibratory plates on road construction projects to achieve daily production goals, transferring between tasks as required. Perform daily equipment checks, grease fluids, and maintain cleanliness while adhering to OSHA and H&K safety policies. Level earth to fine grade specifications, assist with pre-run markings, shovel asphalt, and direct traffic around work areas. Notify the shop foreman of maintenance needs and ensure equipment is securely parked. Requires four years of experience with roller machines on highway projects and ability to meet physical demands involving lifting up to 100 pounds.
Required Qualifications
- Experience with roller machines on highway road construction projects
- Experience raking, shoveling, and operating the screed
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
- Problem solving
- Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
- Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
- Must be able to stand regularly
- Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
- Must be able to walk frequently
- Must be able to climb or balance occasionally
- Must be able to talk or hear occasionally
- Must be able to work regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
- Must be able to work regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles
- Must be able to work frequently exposed to outside weather conditions
- Must be able to work frequently exposed to vibration
- Must be able to work frequently exposed to high, precarious places
- Must be able to tolerate noise level that is usually very loud
- Must pass pre-employment drug testing
- Must pass pre-employment physical
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution
- Four years of experience with roller machines on highway road construction projects
- Experience with other heavy equipment commonly used in highway road construction
- OSHA or other relevant safety certifications
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