Roller Operator

Heavy Equipment OperatorThis position involves operating various heavy equipment, including but not limited to front-end loaders, dozers, excavators, dozers with GPS, and backhoes.Requirement:High school diploma or general education degree (GED).Minimum of 1 year of experience in heavy equipment operation.Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.Ability to keep accurate time and material records.Strong safety consciousness and understanding of equipment safety.Ability to interpret blueprints/plans and construct accordingly.Valid driver's license.OSHA 30 certification preferred but not required.Ability to set up and use site levels, grade lasers, pipe lasers, and straight-line levels effectively.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Proficient in operating GPS machine-controlled systems on heavy equipment (where applicable).Comply with and be committed to all Tucker Paving rules, policies, and OSHA regulations, including trench safety, confined space programs, and Silica Dust Safety.Model safe work practices, including wearing all personal protective and safety equipment.Report any safety violations by crew members or subcontractors to the Foreman or safety team.Ensure strict adherence to safety rules and regulations and employ correct methods on the job site.Responsible for correcting any unsafe conditions on the job site, assisting with site inspections, and following through with abatement of any hazards.Collaborate with the Foreman to plan work schedules, equipment, material, and personnel requirements.Attend all assigned training classes and seminars.Ensure the safety of crew members and the public who may interact with the job site.Train new crew members and promote teamwork among the field crew.Be prepared to respond appropriately if an OSHA inspector visits the site or in the event of a crisis on site.Maintain a professional demeanor that enhances the reputation of Tucker Paving, Inc.Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to front-end loaders, excavators, rubber tire backhoes, skid steers, dozers, off-road end dumps, vibratory rollers, graders, water trucks, and broom tractors.Perform equipment maintenance, including checking fluids, greasing, and keeping equipment clean.Observe equipment operation to detect malfunctions and inspect and complete daily equipment reports, submitting them to the Foreman.Move levers, shift gears, depress pedals, and maneuver the steering wheel to operate equipment.Assume other responsibilities as assigned.Physical Demands:Ability to work as part of a team.Availability to work on weekends, public holidays, and at night as required.Willingness to travel to various job locations.Ability to work long hours in all weather conditions.Ability to stand for extended periods, stoop, bend, and crouch as necessary.Capable of lifting and carrying 50-90 pounds frequently and up to 150 pounds with assistance.Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities on the construction site.Frequently walk on uneven surfaces in varying weather conditions.Sufficient skill and visual acuity under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions.Tucker Paving, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.