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Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place! Watch our video here General Summary Drives heavy rolling machine (road roller) to compact earth fills, subgrades, flexible base, and bituminous surface to grade specifications preparatory to construction of highways, streets, and runways. Essential Job Accountabilities * Moves levers, depresses pedals, turns handwheels, and pushes throttle to control and guide machine. * Drives machine in successive overlapping passes over surface to be compacted. * Determines speed and direction of machine, based on knowledge of compressibility of material under changing temperatures, so that ridges are not formed by excessive pressure. * Pushes hand roller and pounds surfaces, using hand tamp, or guides portable power roller over areas not accessible to road roller. * May be designated according to surface rolled as Road-Roller Operator, Hot Mix; Subgrade-Roller Operator; or according to source of power used as Diesel-Roller Operator; Gas-Roller Operator. Education * High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience Certification * Proper certification required Work Experience * Appropriate training and experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Workers should be able to: * Read engineering drawing * Practice good safety habits * Work in dusty or dirty surroundings * Follow instructions and meet set standards * Judge distances and slopes accurately * Make decisions based on verifiable standards. Physically, workers must be able to: * Stoop, bend, and crouch * Use hands, arms, and legs fully * See well (either naturally or with correction) * Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Our Benefits at a Glance: Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Hourly employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees. Employees can also opt into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately. Projects with joint-venture agreements (JVs), benefits will be governed by those agreements. For positions covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBAs), the benefits will be governed by the applicable CBA. Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States. Base Hourly Wage Range: Hourly: $27.50 $45.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. Collective Bargaining Agreements will govern as applicable. About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-F