Asphalt Roller Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 800 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 distributes, breaks down, compresses, and gives a finished surface to cooling asphalt.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate roller to compact earth, subgrade, and sub-base asphalt surfaces in the construction of highways and streets,
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment,
• Safely operate roller in successive overlapping passes over surfaces to be compacted, rolling asphalt to desired compaction and smoothness,
• Drive machine in successive overlapping passes over surfaces to be compacted, rolling asphalt and subgrade to desired compaction and smoothness,
• Distribute, break down, compress and give a finished surface to cooling asphalt,
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning and moving the machine in response to hand or audio signals from crew members,
• Have a thorough understanding of material thickness, type of material being laid, and material temperature for determining rolling range,
• Make frequency and amplitude adjustments depending on mix design, material thickness, temperature zone, and density,
• Must wear proper attire at all times including: safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, hard sole/close-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image,

• May be required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends,
• Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent desired,
• Must have 2 or more years of asphalt roller operator experience,
• Valid unrestricted driver's license with a good driving history preferred,
• Required to adhere to all safety rules and regulations,
• 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,
• Knowledge of construction materials, construction processes and industry requirements,
• DC Class 7B Operators license required,
  
• COVID-19 vaccination is highly recommended,
• Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening.

Working Conditions:

• This job may require you to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat twist, and climb heavy equipment several times throughout the day. In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job. This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces, as well as working in confined areas.
• This job requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts).
• This job requires the ability to perform essential job tasks in less than favorable job conditions. These may include, but are not limited to: Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment.

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.