Senior Asphalt Equipment Operator

Salt Lake City Corporation

7d•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to a District Manager, Field Supervisor, or Assistant Field Supervisor, operates a wide variety of medium-to-heavy construction equipment used in construction, maintenance and repair of City streets. In a "lead" capacity, performs general supervision at an assigned work site. Provides training and orientation to subordinate workers in established asphalt applications and the use of specialized equipment. This 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 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.

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.

Nice To Haves

Medium Complexity - trailers, rollers, ten-wheelers, lift trucks, water tankers, bobtails, flusher trucks, power brooms, etc.
High Complexity - tar pots, Lee Boys, track loaders, graders, vibratory rollers, backhoes, pavers, planers, loaders, transports, snowplows, slurry machines, reclaimers, asphalt plants, etc.

Responsibilities

As a crew leader, performs maintenance, repair and construction duties; i.e., road surface preparation, pot hole repair, digouts, asphalt tie-ins, skin and deep patching, crack sealing, grading, fog sealing, slurry sealing, chip sealing, planning, reclaiming, and overlay.
Operates, supervises the operation of, and provides training on, a full range of medium-to-heavy construction equipment required for the various asphalt applications.
As directed by District Manager or Field Supervisor, inspects and evaluates a scheduled repair site and will make 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.
Reports any extraordinary considerations to a Field Supervisor; i.e., nursing homes, bus routes, special commercial or residential needs, etc.
Coordinates with police to remove and relocate any vehicles which may be obstructing the work site.
In cooperation with a Field Supervisor, ensures the proper placement of traffic control signs and barricades.
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.
As assigned by a District Manager or Field Supervisor, will perform duties as part of the Department's asphalt contract program and may be assigned to supervise those functions for the duration of a contracted project.
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.