Asphalt Roller Operator Details

Asphalt Roller Operator

Fort Myer Construction - Washington, DC

Employment Type : Full-Time

Asphalt Roller Operator

Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions – then FMCC is the place for you. We are a union base company with a collective bargaining agreement. The union offers medical, dental, vision and pension. At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in people’s lives by helping build “the American Dream “in the DMV. We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 900 employees and are one of the most “called by name” Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region. If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community then please consider joining the FMCC family.

Summary:
The Asphalt Roller Operator is an hourly-rated position that is responsible for operating equipment used for compacting asphalt to required density, proper grade, and ensuring smoothness. Includes break-down and finish rolling for asphalt. Must partner with other crew members to pave per plan specifications with an emphasis on safety and quality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The roller operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment and is expected to perform housekeeping, minor servicing, and maintenance and refer major problems to the Foreman,
• Safely operate roller in successive overlapping passes over new asphalt mat to achieve desired compaction and smoothness per specifications,
• Determine speed and direction of machine, based on knowledge of compaction of material under various depths and temperatures,
• Communicate with QA/QC Inspector and Foreman to ensure required mat density is achieved,
• Use plate tamp or hand tamp over areas not accessible to roller,
• Must have a “safety first” attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures,
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times and
• Performs jobsite housekeeping.

Job Requirements:

• Must have 2 or more years of asphalt roller operation experience,
• High School Diploma or GED required,
• Valid unrestricted driver's license with a good driving history preferred,
• Must be a reliable/trustworthy team player and maintain good attendance and safety record,
• Overtime work may be required, and availability to work nights/weekends as needed,
• Knowledge of the paving process and willingness to learn multiple tasks of the paving operation,
• Solid understanding of all aspects of the paving operation including preparatory work, grades, drainage, paving patterns, joints, compaction and other details related to asphalt paving,
• Ability to follow direction of the supervisor and other crewmembers,
• Able and willing to work outdoors in extreme heat and cold,
• Must be able to lift, spread, and move materials by hand or hand tools such as shovels,
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required,
• DCRA Operators license preferred,
• OSHA 10 hour preferred,
• High school diploma or equivalency is desired,
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment test for background, alcohol and drug screening,
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status, national origin, age (40 or older) veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other basis protected by federal or local laws.

Disclaimer:
The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

ADA CHECKLIST FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES & REQUIREMENTS, VISUAL ACUITY, AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION.
1. The physical activity of this position. (Please check all that apply)
? A. Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
? B. Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
? C. Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
? D. Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
? E. Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
? F. Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
? G. Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
? H. Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
? I. Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
? J. Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
? K. Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
? L. Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
? M. Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
? N. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
? O. Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
? P. Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
? Q. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
? R. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

2. The physical requirements of this position. (Please check only one)
? A. Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
? B. Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
? C. Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
? D. Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
? E. Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

3. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision. (Please check only one)
? A. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
? B. The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operates machines, such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.
? C. The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
? D. The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.).

4. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. (Please check all that apply)
? A. The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
? B. The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather.
? C. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
? D. The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
? E. The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
? F. The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
? G. The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
? H. The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
? I. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
? J. The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.
? K. The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
? L. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

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Job Type: Full-time