Description
Road roller operators work with equipment to compact a variety of materials, such as soil, gravel, concrete or asphalt, in the construction of roads and foundations. They walk behind, or sit on top of the road roller, depending on the type and size, and roll over the area to be compacted.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
work in a construction teamoperate GPS systemsinspect construction siteswork ergonomicallyfollow health and safety procedures in constructionuse safety equipment in constructionprevent damage to utility infrastructurekeep heavy construction equipment in good conditionreact to events in time-critical environmentsdrive mobile heavy construction equipmentrecognise the hazards of dangerous goodsoperate road rollermonitor stock levelplan surface slopesecure heavy construction equipmentoperate bulldozeroperate heavy construction machinery without supervisionoperate graderinterpret 3D planssort wastetransport construction suppliesperform minor repairs to equipmentfollow safety procedures when working at heightskeep personal administrationoperate excavatortest soil load bearing capacityinspect construction suppliesinterpret 2D plansset up temporary construction site infrastructurekeep records of work progressoperate construction scraper