Paving/Roller Operator
Hazleton Division, a part of H&K Group, Inc., is seeking an experienced and motivated Paving/Roller Operator to join our team. This role involves operating roller equipment and performing other paving activities to meet daily production goals on road construction projects.
About the role
The Paving/Roller Operator will perform a variety of tasks, often transitioning between roles as needed on road construction sites. The position requires adherence to OSHA and H&K Safety policies, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with team members to ensure project success.
Responsibilities
- Perform all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies
- Operate the roller machine on road construction projects
- Perform daily checks on equipment to ensure proper operating condition
- Maintain equipment by greasing properly, checking fluids daily (oils, coolant, fuel level), and keeping clean and free of debris
- Ensure equipment is safely and securely parked and stored
- Notify shop foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
- Level earth to fine grade specifications
- Paving Duties:
- Assist with pre-run markings
- Use a paving lute to fine grade before roller compacts
- Operate vibratory plate as needed
- Shovel asphalt as required
- Direct traffic around work area as required
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 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 skills
- Ability to fit test and utilize appropriate PPE as needed
- Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)
Qualifications
- Preferred:
- 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
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to stand
- Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
- Frequently required to walk
- Occasionally climb or balance
- Occasionally talk or hear
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
- Vision abilities include depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
- Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
- Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles
- Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions
- Frequently exposed to vibration
- Frequently exposed to high, precarious places
- Noise level is usually very loud
Benefits
- 100% company-paid health benefits
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
- Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
- Additional training programs including on-the-job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer-offered training, and more
H&K Group, Inc. invests in its people, providing essential training, instruction, and supervisory support to help employees develop and grow within the company. Pre-employment drug testing and physical required.