Equipment Operator II (Patch Truck) Job at City of Amarillo
Position Information
Requisition Number
S1460P
Position Title
Equipment Operator II (Patch Truck)
Salary
$19.00/hour
Division
Public Works
Department
1420-Street
Location
Planning
Employment Type
Full Time
Hours/Days
Monday-Friday 8:00 am until 4:30 pm
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Classified/Unclassified
Classified
Grant Funded
No
Job Description
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, operates 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. This position will be required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime as necessary by the department, and during inclement weather. This position is considered weather essential personnel.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general supervision, operates 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. This position will be required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime as necessary by the department, and during inclement weather. This position is considered weather essential personnel.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Generally responsible for the hot-mix patcher operation in the repair of “potholes” and other similar repair. 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.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- 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.
- During inclement weather, may use truck-mounted snow plow, sand/salt spreader, and front-end loader (2 ½ cu. yd. capacity).
- 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.
Licenses/Certification
Required Qualifications
Minimum eighth (8th) grade education with two (2) years experience in operating light and medium equipment and trucks.
One (1) year experience in responsible asphalt work.
Some college desirable, high school graduation preferred. Must be able to obtain a valid Class “A” CDL (with “N” Tanker endorsement) within 30 days of employment. Completion of at least sixteen (16) hours training in safety and barricading within probationary year is required.
One (1) year experience in responsible asphalt work.
Some college desirable, high school graduation preferred. Must be able to obtain a valid Class “A” CDL (with “N” Tanker endorsement) within 30 days of employment. Completion of at least sixteen (16) hours training in safety and barricading within probationary year is required.
- The City of Amarillo will consider all relevant education and experience when determining an applicants minimum qualifications and salary.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
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.
Special Instructions Summary
EEO/ADA
The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.
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