Asphalt Roller Operator

Asphalt Roller OperatorReeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast and Midwest since the company's founding in 1923. Reeves is a complete heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to meet the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military market. Reeves prides itself for its high company standards of safety, ethics, and performance.Reeves Construction Company is currently seeking an individual for the position of Asphalt Roller Operator in Augusta, GA. The successful candidate for this role 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. Asphalt Roller Operators are also expected to assist in the general operation of each job site.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMust have a basic knowledge of the mechanics and hydraulics of the machine.Must have skills to conduct an inspection checklist on equipment such as tracks, lights, brakes, fuel, oil and water.Must keep equipment clean, lubricated, and in good working order, including good housekeeping.Must have an understanding of control levers for movement of machine.Must have a priority for safety and welfare of workers around the machine.Must have the ability to operate the vehicle safely in job site situations and follow the policies and procedures of the company.Other duties as assigned by supervisorQualifications, Education, and CompetenciesMust be at least 18 years of age.High School Diploma or GED (preferred), but not necessarily required.Minimum of 1-3 months of work-related experience and/or training.Must be able to work day or night shifts.Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Provide own transportation to and from work.Driving License (preferred).Must be able to provide proper documentation that you have the legal right to work in the United States.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to climb onto and up and down a machine several times a day.Must be able to sit in a machine and operate it for several hours without stopping.Must withstand vibration from job site conditions as well as noise from other equipment.Must be able to use arms, hands, and feet in repetitive motions.Must be able to perform manual duties, such as placing paint drums on the vehicle.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and signal with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employees must have 20/40 vision, either naturally or with corrective lenses. Hearing should be excellent 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.Benefits and General InformationCompetitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.**This Organization Participates in E-Verify****Drug-Free Workplace**Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please view the EEO document.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying, complete any part of the application process, or access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact Colas Inc. at View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.