Asphalt Equipment Operator II (may underfill)

About the role

The Asphalt Equipment Operator II position is eligible for full city benefits, including health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation and personal leave; six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave; retirement contributions; an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP); up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually; and discounted supplemental benefits.

Responsibilities

• As part of a crew, performs maintenance, repair and construction duties including, but not limited to: (road surface preparation, pot-hole repair, dig-outs, asphalt tie-ins, skin and deep patching, crack sealing, grading, fog sealing, slurry sealing, chip sealing, planning, and overlay).
• Under general supervision, will operate a full range of light-to-medium complexity construction equipment required for the various asphalt applications.
• Trains seasonal and hourly employees.
• Evaluates and documents the operating condition of and performs routine maintenance on each assigned vehicle prior to its use.
• Troubleshoots and makes minor repairs in the yard or at the job site.
• Refers complex or major repairs to Fleet Management.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Zero to one year paid work experience performing general labor, construction, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of routine use and operation of maintenance equipment.
• Ability to learn and perform minor repairs and adjustments on maintenance equipment.
• Possession of a valid state drivers’ license or Utah driving privilege card.
• Possession of (or ability to obtain) a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Tanker endorsement within six months of hire.
• Possession of Flagger Certification (or the ability to obtain one) within one month of hire.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work and relate well with coworkers, supervisors, and communicate with members of 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.
• Exposure to vehicular traffic while working in the public roadway.
• Potential occupational hazard due to exposures to heated asphalt, asphalt emulsion materials and compounds, petroleum based solvents, and potentially explosive propane gas.
• Exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior and the demands of the job.
• Unconventional working hours and will be subject to 24-hour call as specified in the city snow removal program or emergency operations.

Career Ladder

After successful completion of training and demonstrated ability to perform basic job requirements, incumbents may be advanced to Asphalt Equipment Operator II. Promotions are conditional on availability of funding and require assigned supervisor’s recommendation, department director approval, and concurrence of the Department of Human Resource Management.