ROLLER OPERATOR (ASPHALT)

Duties and/or Responsibilities

• Safely and properly perform maintenance on
• Safely and properly operate roller
• Identify appropriate rolling pattern and drives machine in successive overlapping passes over surface to be compacted to prepare quality surface
• Determine speed and direction of machine, based on knowledge of compressibility of material under changing temperatures, so that ridges are not formed by excessive
• Assist laborer or roller operator with dumping trucks and keeping load counts
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with people under high stress situations
• Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.)
• Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulations
• Absorb and unload equipment for transport, including load
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record
• 2+ years equipment operation and maintenance (Roller) preferred
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays

Additional Information

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.