Asphalt Plate Roller Operator

JOB SUMMARY

The asphalt plate roller operator must be able to operate equipment used for applying concrete, asphalt, or other materials to roadbeds, highways, or runways.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Distribute, break down, compress, and give a finished surface to cooling asphalt


• Drives machine in successive overlapping passes over surfaces to be compacted, rolling subgrade and asphalt to desired compaction and smoothness


• Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones, and other traffic control devices


• Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow, and indicate low spots for workers to add material


• Control traffic flow


• Light burners or start heating units of machines and regulate screed temperatures and asphalt flow rates


• Inspect, clean, maintain and repair equipment
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