Colas Looking for Roller Operator at Prince Rupert, BC Full Time

Essential Tasks

• Operate roller to compact earth, subgrade, and sub-base asphalt surfaces in the construction of highways and streets.
• Drive machine in successive overlapping passes over surfaces to be compacted, rolling asphalt and subgrade to desired compaction and smoothness.
• Determines speed and direction of machine based on knowledge of compressibility of material under changing temperatures.
• Distribute, break down, compress and give a finished surface to cooling asphalt.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning and moving the machine in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Communicate with paving crew on and foreman on job density requirements.
• Assist in setting up and taking down signs.
• Daily maintenance of fluids and water systems check.
• Monitors rolling temperature and works within temperature best suited for material being laid.

Qualifications

• Prefer 1-2 seasons experience as a roller operator on municipal & industrial/commercial base & pave projects.

• Must demonstrate the ability to operate the Roller Operator, must demonstrate excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policy and safety standards.
• Communication with other operators, truck drivers and the general public is critical.
• Must have the ability to operate and maintain the Roller Operator Machine with little or no supervision.

Working Conditions

• This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat twist, and climb heavy equipment several times throughout the day, and balance at heights up to 6 feet from ground level. In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job. This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces, as well as working in confined areas.
• This job requires the ability to perform essential job tasks in less than favourable job conditions. These may include, but are not limited to: Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapours, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment.

COVID – 19 considerations

Currently following mandated precautions against Covid- 19 (Candidates must be vaccinated).