Senior Asphalt Equipment Operator

About the role

The Public Services Streets Division performs the maintenance, repair, and emergency response for asphalt roads and treatments, traffic markings and striping, street and bike lane sweeping, concrete repair and ADA ramp upgrades, and snow and ice control.

Responsibilities

• Operates, supervises the operation of, and provides training on, a full range of medium-to-heavy construction equipment required for the various asphalt applications.
• Inspects and evaluates a scheduled repair site and makes decisions on potential departures from the projected repair plan.
• Notifies area residents and/or businesses of upcoming construction schedule and provides them with information regarding the re-routing of traffic and the relocation of their personal vehicles.
• Coordinates with police to remove and relocate any vehicles which may be obstructing the work site.
• Makes recommendations on the assignment of personnel and equipment for individual projects and performs general supervision at the work site.
• Troubleshoots and makes repairs to equipment in the yard or at the work site. Refers major repairs to Fleet Management.
• Performs routine paperwork; i.e., Work Orders, Action Orders, Utilization Report, Barricade List, etc.
• Confirms invoices for emulsion, asphalt, and other materials.
• Performs snow removal duties for an assigned district in accordance with the City's Snow Removal Program.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Three years’ paid work experience to include two years’ operating the equipment which would be assigned plus one year performing "lead" or supervisory duties.
• Extensive knowledge of generally accepted procedures and materials in the field of asphalt maintenance construction.
• Extensive knowledge of preventative maintenance required for the specified equipment and the ability to detect the need for and to make repairs and adjustments.
• Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work and relate well with co-workers, supervisors and the general public in varying circumstances.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of generally accepted procedures and materials in the field of asphalt maintenance construction.
• Extensive knowledge of preventative maintenance required for the specified equipment and the ability to detect the need for and to make repairs and adjustments.
• Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work and relate well with co-workers, supervisors and the general public in varying circumstances.

Skills

• Knowledge of generally accepted procedures and materials in the field of asphalt maintenance construction.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance required for the specified equipment and the ability to detect the need for and to make repairs and adjustments.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Basic mathematical calculations.
• Work and relate well with co-workers, supervisors and the general public in varying circumstances.

Benefits

• Full City Benefits, including 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.

Pay

Hourly Range: $25.07 - $33.02/hr based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full Time, 40 hours per week.