Asphalt Finisher

City of Detroit • Michigan, MI

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, adjusts and controls the distribution and placement of asphaltic mixtures from mechanized asphalt-laying equipment; assists in directing a small crew of workers engaged in preparing and finishing asphalt surfaces. Work involves significant field activities with exposure to seasonal weather conditions. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position.

Requirements

• High School graduation or G.E.D.
• Three (3) years of experience in asphalt paving
• Two years of experience in controlling the operation of asphalt paving machines.
• Basic safety practices required for safe use of tools, materials and equipment.
• Asphalt raking and luting and the methods and materials used in asphalt resurfacing.
• Techniques and equipment used in spreading and in making accurate estimates of paving materials required for various projects.
• Performing street resurfacing work.
• Physical and mechanical dexterity.
• Observation.
• Ability to direct the work of others.
• Operate necessary tools and equipment.
• Display initiative and resourcefulness in handling unusual asphalt paving problems.
• Interact effectively with subordinates and other department personnel with tact and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts and controls the flow, width, distribution, and grade of asphaltic mixtures from asphalt paving machines by manipulating and adjusting external control devices.
• Ensures asphaltic mixtures are brought to specified grade and depth.
• Assigns other workers to specific manual raking and luting tasks.
• Directs dumping of asphalt into machines.
• Instructs other workers in controlling the laying operation of paving machines.
• Assists superior in directing pavement areas to be cut out to ensure quality work in resurfacing.
• Assists in training other workers in activities associated with street resurfacing or construction such as to manually rake and lute asphalt, tend tool heaters and asphalt kettles, cut out heaves and other preparatory work prior to resurfacing.
• Performs and/or leads other workers in performing any tasks associated with asphalt resurfacing activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED