Roller Operator (Asphalt)

KRC Corporation•Williston, ND

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company and one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. They are committed to providing their team members with the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely. This is a seasonal position with year-round benefits, allowing for time off during the winters. The role is responsible for safely operating a heavy rolling machine to compact earth, subgrade, or bituminous surfaces to grade specifications per contract, while maintaining a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members.

Requirements

Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.
Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

2+ years equipment operation and maintenance (Roller) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
Safely and properly perform maintenance on equipment.
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 compaction.
Assist laborer or roller operator with dumping trucks and keeping load counts.
Help clean curb and gutter areas.
Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with people under high stress situations.
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 are followed.
Assist in loading and unloading equipment for transport, including load securement.
Performs other duties as assigned.