Description
We are seeking an Asphalt Equipment Operator II to join our Public Services team. As an Asphalt Equipment Operator II, you will operate a wide variety of light-to-medium sized equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of city streets. You will work under the direction of a Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Assistant, or Senior Equipment Operator.
Salary Range: Asphalt Equipment Operator II: $23.57 - $31.04
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Paid vacation and personal leave
- Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
- Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
- A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
- Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate a full range of light-to-medium complexity construction equipment required for various asphalt applications
- Perform maintenance, repair, and construction duties as part of a crew
- Transport signs and barricade equipment to and from job sites
- Set up individual sites in accordance with State and City traffic control regulations
- Notify area residents and/or businesses of upcoming construction schedules and provide information regarding traffic rerouting and vehicle relocation
- Load, transport, and unload equipment, tools, asphalt, aggregate, and related materials and supplies
- Evaluate and document the operating condition of and perform routine maintenance on assigned equipment prior to its use
- Troubleshoot and make minor repairs in the yard or at the job site
- Perform snow removal duties for an assigned district in accordance with the City's Snow Removal Program
- Complete routine forms, i.e., equipment logbooks, check sheets, asphalt and oil tickets, repair tickets, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two years' related work experience including equipment operation in general labor, construction, or related field or the successful completion of the division's Asphalt Equipment Operator training program plus 6 months of experience
- Knowledge of generally accepted procedures and materials used in the field of asphalt maintenance and construction
- Possession of Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Tanker endorsement or a Class B CDL with the ability to obtain a Class A with the endorsement within 3 months of starting the position
- Possession of Flagger Certification or the ability to obtain within one month of hire
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations
- Ability to work and relate well with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public in varying circumstances
- Ability to operate electronic input devices
Working Conditions:
- Moderate-to-heavy physical activity
- Required to push, pull or lift medium-heavy weights (31 to 75 lbs.)
- Difficult working positions
- Constant exposure to disagreeable elements such as extreme heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, airborne particles, and grease
- Potential occupational hazards due to exposures to heated asphalt, asphalt emulsion materials and compounds, and petroleum-based solvents, and potentially explosive propane gas
- Frequent exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior and the demands of the job
- Unconventional working hours and subject to 24-hour call as specified in the City snow removal program or emergency operations