About this career
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.
Essential skills
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
follow health and safety procedures in construction
inspect construction sites
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
operate GPS systems
operate road roller
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
react to events in time-critical environments
recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
use safety equipment in construction
work ergonomically
work in a construction team
Required knowledge
compaction techniques
mechanical systems
mechanical tools
Additional skills
follow safety procedures when working at heights
inspect construction supplies
interpret 2D plans
interpret 3D plans
keep personal administration
keep records of work progress
monitor stock level
operate bulldozer
operate construction scraper
operate excavator
operate grader
operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
perform minor repairs to equipment
plan surface slope
secure heavy construction equipment
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
sort waste
test soil load bearing capacity
transport construction supplies
electricity
Also known as
walk-behind road roller operator
rough roller operator
roller operator
roller operative
road roller driver
ride on road roller operator
walk-behind roller operator
ride on roller operator
roller-compactor driver
ride on roller driver
vibrating roller driver
roller-compactor operator
vibrating roller operator
roller driver
