Asphalt Operator / Public Works

Posting number: 17352

Department: Commissioner Precinct 2

Job classification: Operator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Trades, Construction Maintenance, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance, Construction Trades

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Under general supervision of Public Works Superintendent, performs a variety of road maintenance, repairs, and construction duties.

• Performs a variety of asphalt road maintenance including pothole patching, asphalt repairs, debris removal, and traffic signs.
• Operates light construction equipment, including pick-up trucks, shoveling (dirt, asphalt or stone) and sweeping associated with asphalt road construction
• Assist in operations of various equipment, i.e. milling machine, paver and roller.
• Performs routine daily maintenance including pre/post trip inspections, checking and filling fluids, report repairs, and cleaning all offices, work area, equipment, and facilities
• Performs construction duties including setting up traffic control, flagging/directing traffic, and utilizing hand tools
• Handles road materials including hot asphalt, oils, gravel, limestone, concrete, compounds, and crack sealer material
• Perform any additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by management or as necessitated by the evolving needs of the organization.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution

• Must be proficient in multi-tasking to meet deadlines provided
• Ability to document activities both written and electronic
• Ability to work in a professional manner with all levels of management, staff, and public.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.

• Experience with asphalt paving preferred

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• Valid Class “C” Texas driver's license required

• A regular full-time position, requiring the employee to work 40 hours per week.
• This may include weekends and holidays.

• Work is on active construction sites involving pervasive hazards associated with heavy equipment and tool operations; speeding traffic; loud and constant noise; and regular exposure to chemicals, dust, fumes, and combustible materials.
• Required to work outdoors on varied and often unstable terrain involving exposure to varying weather conditions of extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Some working conditions require special precautions and the use of protective gear (e.g., hard hats, respirator masks, gloves, etc.).

• Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted, 100 pounds with assistance rarely; carrying tools, materials, and equipment over rough terrain; climbing, reaching and bending.
• Frequently required to walk, sit, talk, drive, hear, bend, stoop, twist, and balance; need the ability to occasionally kneel and crawl; need the ability to grasp manual controls and the ability to use foot controls and operate gas, diesel, and electrically powered equipment.

• Reports To Position: Public Works Superintendent

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.