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Equipment Operator II Distributor Truck

Job Class Number: TRD950

Pay Grade: 4

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Business Unit Name: Street Department

Reports To: Street Supervisor

Supervisory Work: Supervises Occasionally

Summary

Under direct supervision of supervisor or foreman, this position performs skilled operation of asphalt distributor truck. Employee may operate medium-sized trucks (2 ton to 10 cu.yd. - 46,000 GVW), other equipment, and on occasion front-end loaders of up to 2 cu.yd. capacity. Services and operates front and rear of asphalt distributor, including making adjustments and minor repairs to equipment. Employee may be required on occasion to perform manual unskilled work. May occasionally supervise small crew of Utility Workers during various maintenance operations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for various asphalt related functions during crack pouring, seal coating, alley sealing, and year-around priming activities.
• Operates asphalt distributor during seal coating, alley sealing, and for year-around priming as needed.
• Operates and has full working knowledge of liquid asphalt storage facility (valves, piping, heating system, etc.).
• Responsible for maintenance and repair to asphalt storage facility.
• Unloads asphalt transports (5,000-6,000 gallons) into storage tanks.
• May operate sanding unit and/or oversee small crew during crack pouring.
• Washes, lubricates, adjusts and performs minor repairs to asphalt distributor or other equipment.
• May be required to do manual work when necessary.
• Proper completion of daily job reports.
• Operates truck-mounted snowplow, sand spreader, and chemical de-icer spreader during emergency work.
• Operates and is knowledgeable with light and medium-sized trucks and equipment.
• May operate loader of up to 2 cu.yd. capacity if necessary.
• May operate equipment in other comparable pay categories or be willing to train if necessary.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of eighth (8th) grade education with two (2) years experience in the operation of light and medium equipment and trucks including one (1) year experience on an asphalt distributor. Some college desirable and high school education preferred. Some formal training or instruction in the storage and handling of asphalt materials preferred. Possession of a valid Class "A" CDL (with "X" Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsement) required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have good working knowledge of asphalt distributor and other medium-sized trucks and equipment.
• Should be knowledgeable in the use of all hand tools, both manual and power.
• Should be well versed in all phases of the liquid asphalt storage operation, i.e., heater, valves and piping, thermostats, and storage tanks.
• Must be able to work long hours around hot materials (350 degrees F)
• Ability to work long, extended hours under stressful situations and integrate well with other employees.
• May require some light to medium lifting (30-50 lbs.) during minor repair or adjustment to equipment, but could involve heavier lifting (50-110 lbs.) when performing manual tasks
• Ability to work in close quarters in and around all utilities (gas, water, electric)
• This position is subject to 24-hour emergency call out.

ADA Profile

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 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.

Work Environment

The employee works outdoors in all types of weather conditions, frequent exposure to traffic, and in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to self, co-workers, or others. Employee also works in close proximity to extremely hot liquid asphalt (350 degrees F) for extended periods of time.

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.