Apprentice Municipal Worker - Asphalt

City of Kalamazoo•Kalamazoo, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is apprentice level work involving the maintenance and construction of Streets and performs related work as required. Operates one or more types of automotive equipment and performs a variety of manual tasks: does related work as required. Work involves acquiring knowledge and skill in various activities of the asphalt system. Employees in this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of several types of vehicles and equipment. The position requires possession of a CDL either upon hire or within 6 months of employment. Ability to promote to a higher class for new employees is required within three years of hire. Periodically, work will be inspected by a Supervisor for quality and efficiency.

Requirements

Some knowledge of municipality construction and maintenance principles
Some knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
Ability to make minor equipment repairs
Some knowledge of the Public Services Department activities
Must be able to lift, push, and pull 90 pounds periodically
Must have good oral and written communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public
Must have the ability and skills necessary to complete the apprenticeship and obtain AASHTO and NAPA certifications within three years of appointment
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license
Ability to obtain a certified driver's license CDL "B" endorsement with air brakes within the first six (6) months of employment
Completion of a high school diploma or GED
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Michigan
Possession of certified driver's license (CDL) "B" endorsement with air brakes within the first six (6) months of hire
An in-house written test will be provided for this position
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the essential knowledge, skills and abilities

Responsibilities

Works with Public Services staff to learn Public Works operation and maintenance
Reads maps and makes emergency system shutdowns
Operates trucks in connection with the transportation of sand, stone, gravel and supplies
Operates trucks in carrying tools, equipment, parts, and materials/supplies to and from a job site
Operation of light to heavy duty equipment such as Rollers, pavers, backhoes, loaders safely and efficiently
Performs minor repairs on vehicle equipment
Repairs streets and roads, tar heaters, and cement mixers
Operates road compactor and various other pieces of equipment
Performs maintenance on streets, sidewalks, traffic signs, structures, manual labor operations
Performs minor equipment repairs
Uses hand held computers, prepares simple work reports
Places barricades and traffic delineators
Monitors painting and marking of streets, walks and signs
Performs snow removal and street sweeping operations
Other duties as outlined in the Municipal Worker Asphalt program