Asphalt Equipment Operator II

2 days ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States Salt Lake City Full time
About the Position

The Asphalt Maintenance Program at Salt Lake City is responsible for repairing and maintaining the city's asphalt streets. This includes pothole patching, crack sealing, inlays, level patching, and tie-ins to concrete repairs. As an Asphalt Equipment Operator II, you will be part of a team that responds to pothole trouble calls year-round and performs routine pothole patching, crack sealing, and inlays as prep for the Streets Surface Treatment Program.

About the Team

The Streets Team at Salt Lake City is a diverse and inclusive workplace with individuals from all backgrounds who are dedicated to enhancing economic vibrancy and quality of life in the city by maintaining roads and related infrastructure in a safe and effective manner.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate a wide variety of light-to-medium sized equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of city streets.
  • Perform maintenance, repair, and construction duties including road surface preparation, pot-hole repair, dig-outs, asphalt tie-ins, skin and deep patching, crack sealing, grading, fog sealing, slurry sealing, chip sealing, planning, and overlay.
  • Operate a full range of light-to-medium complexity construction equipment required for the various asphalt applications.
  • Transport signs and barricade equipment to and from job sites and set up individual sites in accordance with State and City traffic control regulations.
  • Notify area residents and/or businesses of upcoming construction schedule and provide them with information regarding the re-routing of traffic and the relocation of their personal vehicles.
  • Load, transport, and unload equipment, tools, asphalt, aggregate, and related materials and supplies.
  • May provide training to seasonal and hourly employees.
  • Evaluate and document the operating condition of and perform routine maintenance on each assigned vehicle prior to its use.
  • Perform snow removal duties for an assigned district in accordance with the City's Snow Removal Program.
  • Complete routine forms, i.e., equipment logbooks, check sheets, asphalt and oil tickets, repair tickets, etc.
Minimum Qualifications

Level II:

  • Two years' related work experience including equipment operation in general labor, construction, or related field or the successful completion of the division's Asphalt Equipment Operator training program plus 6 months of experience.
  • Knowledge of generally accepted procedures and materials used in the field of asphalt maintenance and construction.
  • Knowledge of routine preventative maintenance required for the equipment which will be operated and the ability to detect the need for and to make minor repairs and adjustments.
  • Possession of Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Tanker endorsement or a Class B CDL with the ability to obtain a Class A with the endorsement within 3 months of starting the position.
  • Possession of Flagger Certification or the ability to obtain within one month of hire.
  • 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.
  • Ability to operate electronic input devices.

Level I:

  • Zero to one year paid work experience performing general labor, construction, or related field.
  • Basic knowledge of routine use and operation of maintenance equipment. Ability to learn and perform minor repairs and adjustments on maintenance equipment.
  • Possession of a valid state drivers' license or Utah driving privilege card. Possession of (or ability to obtain) a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Tanker endorsement within six months of hire.
  • Possession of Flagger Certification (or the ability to obtain one) within one month of hire.
  • Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
  • Ability to work and relate well with coworkers, supervisors, and communicate with members of the general public in varying circumstances.
Working Conditions
  • Moderate-to-heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium-heavy weights (31 to 75 lbs.).
  • Difficult working positions. Has to stand, walk, or sit, uncomfortably for extended periods.
  • Constant exposure to disagreeable elements such as extreme heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, airborne particles, and grease.
  • Potential occupational hazards due to exposures to heated asphalt, asphalt emulsion materials and compounds, and petrol­eum-based solvents, and potentially explosive propane gas.
  • Frequent exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior and the demands of the job.
  • Unconventional working hours and subject to 24-hour call as specified in the City snow removal program or emergency operations.
  • May be assigned to other areas in the Streets Division based on operational needs.


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