Equipment Operator II Asphalt Patch Truck

City of Amarillo

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, operates a self-contained hot-mix patcher operation in repairing small "pothole" failures through a semi-skilled or manual unskilled process. May operate trucks of 2½ ton to 10 cu. yd. (46,000 GWV) and other equipment as required. As crew leader, employee is responsible for job site supervision of Utility Worker.

Requirements

Minimum eighth (8th) grade education.
Two (2) years’ experience in operating light and medium equipment and trucks.
One (1) year experience in responsible asphalt work.
Requires possession of a valid Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver’s License with "N" (tanker) endorsement.
Completion of at least sixteen (16) hours training in safety and barricading within probationary year is required.
Requires good working knowledge of medium-sized truck equipped with heated asphalt container and attachments to include jackhammer, power tamp, and spray wand.
Should be familiar with all hand tools, both manual and power, jackhammer, and power tamper.
Ability to integrate well with others.
Good physical condition required due to considerable manual labor to perform shoveling and raking of asphalt mix.
May require some light to medium lifting (30-50 lbs.) during minor repair or adjustment to equipment but could involve heavier lifting (50-1101bs.) when performing manual tasks.
Extensive stop and go driving in city traffic resulting in constant exposure to traffic and associated hazards.
This position is subject to 24-hour emergency call out.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The employee must also balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and write.
Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

Nice To Haves

Some college desirable
High school graduation preferred

Responsibilities

Generally responsible for the hot-mix patcher operation in the repair of "potholes" and other similar repairs.
May be required to do manual work to assist in the performance of various tasks.
Operates various attachments on the patcher unit (jackhammer, tamper, and spray bar).
Calculation of hot-mix needed on a daily basis, as well as obtaining all supplies necessary for the day’s work assignment.
Responsible for barricading and coning of work area as well as retrieval of same upon completion of job.
Excavate and repair failed area in a prescribed manner.
Clean and make minor repairs/adjustments to patch unit and truck.
Proper completion of daily job reports.
Operates truck-mounted snowplow or loader during winter emergencies.
May operate equipment in other comparable pay categories or be willing to train if necessary.