Roller Operator - Gastonia

Sloan Construction, a company of Reeves Construction Company, has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast since the company’s founding in Americus, Georgia, in 1955. For more than a half-century, Reeves Construction has expanded to meet the needs of the region as the demands for improved infrastructure increase. As we’ve grown, Reeves has formed new partnerships and branched out to new subsidiaries from Sloan Construction in South Carolina and North Carolina, R.B. Baker Construction in Georgia and Florida, to Southeast Emulsion in South Carolina and Georgia to meet transportation construction needs from heavy construction services, excavation and site work, to underground utilities, bridge construction, and asphalt paving and materials supply. Reeves Construction Company is a complete maintenance and rehabilitation company dedicated to meet the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military maintenance market. Reeves prides itself as a leader in the transportation construction industry, not only for its quality products, but also for its high company standards of safety and performance. Our company’s success is based on a foundation of exceptional accomplishments, with an eye on innovation for the future.

SLOAN CONSTRUCTION/GASTONIA, NC

GRADING/ROLLER OPERATOR

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Must have a basic knowledge of the mechanics and hydraulics of the machine.

-Must have skills to conduct an inspection checklist on equipment such as tracks, lights, brakes,  fuel, oil and water.

-Must keep equipment serviced, lubricated, and in good working order, including good housekeeping.

-Must have an understanding of control levers for movement of bucket.

-Must have a priority for safety and welfare of workers in the trench during pipelaying operations.

-Must have a basic knowledge of the different soil types.

-Must have the ability to operate the vehicle safely in job site situations and follow the policies and procedures of the company.

EXPERIENCE:

-1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combinations of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

-Must be able to climb onto and up and down a machine several times a day.

-Must be able to sit in a machine and operate it for several hours without stopping.

-Must withstand vibration from job site conditions as well as noise from other equipment.

-Must be able to use arms, hands, and feet in repetitive motions.

-Must be able to perform manual duties, such as placing paint drums on the vehicle.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle or feel;  reach and signal with hands and arms;  climb or balance;  stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;  talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.  .

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions;  high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Sloan Construction is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to promoting diversity and maintaining a drug-free workplace. It is our policy to ensure that applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to their race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), immigration status, citizenship, genetic information, medical conditions, protected veteran status, uniform service member status, familial status, marital status, registered domestic partner status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and provide a workplace free of harassment and discrimination.  This Policy applies to aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here and here.  For notification on E-Verify click here and for information on Right to Work, click here.

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