Asphalt Paving Roller Operator in Glasgow

Scotty's Contracting and Stone is accepting applications for a Roller Operator! The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence and seeking a long-term career opportunity. As a full-time employee of Scotty’s Contracting and Stone, you will be eligible for many of our competitive company benefits including: paid holidays and vacation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term disability, company paid life insurance and long-term disability, and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) retirement plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate asphalt rollers to achieve proper density, smoothness, and finish of paved surfaces.
• Monitor compaction and make real-time adjustments to ensure uniform coverage and avoid over-compaction or surface damage.
• Read and interpret project plans, grades, and specifications to achieve desired compaction results.
• Work closely with the paving crew, trucks, paver operator, and foreman to coordinate efficient paving and compaction operations.
• Clean and maintain tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Help move, position, and set up paving equipment and machinery as directed.
• Perform basic maintenance and inspection of paving equipment.
• Assist other workers as needed or directed and other duties as assigned by management.

Previous experience operating asphalt rollers or compactors and knowledge of paving techniques preferred.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions such as cold, heat, and humidity.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Must possess a positive, customer service oriented attitude.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing/Walking: Frequent – required to stand and walk on uneven, hot surfaces for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Sitting: Infrequent – primarily works while standing or walking; may occasionally ride in or assist with equipment.
• Lifting: Occasional – must lift up to 50 pounds from ground to waist level (e.g., tools, cones, shoveling asphalt, etc.).
• Carrying: Occasional – carry up to 35 pounds for up to 50 feet (e.g., lutes, tools, or barrels).
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasional – generate forces of 75+ pounds using asphalt rakes and shovels when working the asphalt.
• Climbing: Occasional – must climb on/off paving equipment, trailers, and in/out of uneven terrain.
• Bending/Crouching/Kneeling: Occasional – frequent postural changes required while raking, shoveling, or compacting asphalt.
• Reaching/Handling/Gripping: Frequent – grip strength of 75 lbs+ required for tools such as lutes, shovels, and hand tampers.
• Balancing: Frequent – must maintain balance on hot, moving, or sloped surfaces and in proximity to traffic and equipment.
• Environmental Conditions: High heat exposure, dust, fumes, noise, and proximity to live traffic and hot materials.