About the Role
The Asphalt Roller Operator is an integral part of the asphalt team, working with the crew foreman to operate a roller machine to tamp down and smooth asphalt, ensuring it is smooth and level. The ideal candidate is familiar with various rolling machines and understands asphalt paving operations.
Responsibilities
- Operate, maneuver, and drive the asphalt roller machine.
- Inspect equipment before and after operating to ensure it is in good working order.
- Practice safety awareness and adhere to safety practices at all times.
- Perform general laborer duties associated with asphalt paving, patching, or prep crews.
- Assist with shoveling, raking, and handling small tools as directed by the foreman.
- Clean and organize equipment to company standards before the end of each shift.
- Operate small power tools as needed.
- Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and material movement.
- Assist in the placement, moving, and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones, and other traffic control devices.
- Perform other duties as requested and assigned.
Requirements
- Must be organized with a detail-oriented mindset.
- Must be positive, friendly, and professional.
- Ability to work well with others in a group or one-on-one setting.
- Promote, execute, and adhere to the company's safety policy.
- Encourage all employees, subcontractors, and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
- Work in a safe, responsible manner to avoid injury to oneself or endangerment of others.
- Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees.
- Collaborate with project teams on special initiatives as required.
- Comply with the company's drug and alcohol testing requirements.
- Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required at all times.
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Asphalt paving operations
- Operating rolling machines
- OSHA regulations knowledge (preferred)
- Small power tool operation
Location
- Central Texas region
- Throughout Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
- Overtime
- Extended hours
- Night shifts
- Weekends
Experience Level
- Entry Level
- 1 year or under experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive hourly rate
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- 401k retirement plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
About the Company
- Lone Star Paving is a paving contractor operating in the Central Texas region.
- Operations complete heavy highway and civil projects throughout Texas.
- A family-oriented organization focused on employee safety and health.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer
