Asphalt Paving Roller Operator
Confidential
Posted: January 31, 2026
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Quick Summary
Operate asphalt rollers to return heavy loads efficiently and safely, ensuring compliance with safety excellence standards.
Required Skills
Job Description
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 posses a positive, costumer 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.