Position Title: Roller Operator FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Department: Construction | Asphalt Paving Reports to: Site Foreman
Salary Level: Commensurate upon experience Location: Wichita, KS

 

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the asphalt roller. Seeking dedicated people with desire to learn and build a career while exceeding the highest quality of safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate the roller and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate
  • Operate roller to compact fills, subgrades, and flexible bases to grade
  • Drive roller in successive overlapping passes to compact
  • May occasionally operate paving equipment, including: power broom, plate compactor, paving machine, shuttle buggy and/or vibratory roller.
  • Other miscellaneous duties include but not limited to; equipment maintenance, assisting foreperson and/or crew members as needed.
  • Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, inspectors, engineers, and the general public at all times.
  • Must be willing to travel and work away from home when
  • Must be willing to work nights and weekends when
  • Report to the assigned job site in proper attire and ready to begin work at the designated start time;
  • Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in company policy and OSHA/MSHA regulations.
  • Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or
  • All other duties as

Qualifications:

  • Roller operator experience
  • Knowledge of welding and general mechanics
  • High school education or GED

Physical 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and bend. The employee must regularly lift and/or move from 1 to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is exposed to airborne particles. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Why work for us: 

Pearson is an ever-growing company founded on solid family values. We maintain an excellent relationship with local communities and strive to provide the best possible materials and services in our industry. To do that, we employ passionate and talented individuals who are dedicated, dependable, and ready to make a difference.

We Offer: 

  • Full Benefit Package available first of the month following 60 days of Employment
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off/PTO Plan

Applicants Are Encouraged to Apply On-line or at the Main Office:

https://pearsonconstructionllc.com/careers/employment-application/

If you have any questions regarding our current open positions, or the online application, please contact our HR Department at the address below.

To Apply in Person:
Pearson Companies | HR Office 2901 N. Mead St., Wichita, KS 67219
Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, no-job related disability, or any other protected group status.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities, Women and Veterans encouraged to apply.