REEVES | Asphalt Steel Wheel Roller Operator - Duncan, SC

Reeves Construction Company, a Colas USA subsidiary operating throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri, and Arkansas, has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast and Midwest since 1923. Reeves is a complete heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to meeting the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military markets. The company prides itself on high standards of safety, ethics, and performance.

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct while striving to grow our infrastructure products and services.

About the role

The Asphalt Steel Wheel Roller Operator will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively run a roller for the compaction of asphalt and/or dirt and other materials for road and commercial construction. Operators are also expected to assist in the general operation of each job site.

Responsibilities

• Basic knowledge of the mechanics and hydraulics of the machine.
• Conduct inspection checklists on equipment such as tracks, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water.
• Keep equipment clean, lubricated, and in good working order, including good housekeeping.
• Understand control levers for movement of the machine.
• Prioritize safety and welfare of workers around the machine.
• Operate the vehicle safely in job site situations and follow company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED (preferred, but not required).
• Minimum of 1-3 months of work-related experience and/or training.
• Ability to work day or night shifts.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Provide own transportation to and from work.
• Driving License (preferred).
• Legal right to work in the United States (proper documentation required).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or walk; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• 20/40 vision, either naturally or with corrective lenses.
• Excellent hearing or corrected by audio device.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits including paid holidays and vacation.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Group health plan options (medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA).
• Short-term disability benefits.
• 401(k)/401(k) Roth with company match.