Streets Maintenance Lead (asphalt Maintenance)

Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Job Description



Position Title: Streets Maintenance Lead (Asphalt Maintenance)
: Reporting to a Maintenance Supervisor, operates a wide variety of medium to heavy equipment used in maintenance and repair of City streets, sidewalks and gutters. In a lead capacity, performs general supervision at an assigned work site. Provides training and orientation to subordinate workers in established Streets applications and the use of specialized equipment.
TYPICAL DUTIES:

  • Under direction of Maintenance Supervisor, plans construction work, conducts site inspections for quality control; schedules routing maps; coordinates maintenance activities with other divisions, public agencies and utilities to avoid construction conflicts; and ensures compliance with APWA Standards, Specification and Traffic Control Regulations.
  • May operate, supervise the operation of, and provide training on a full range of medium to heavy construction equipment required for the various asphalt and/or concrete applications. (Medium Complexity: Trailers, rollers, ten-wheelers, lift trucks, water tankers, bobtails, power brooms, skid steers, etc. High Complexity: Tar pots, Lee Boys, track loaders, graders, vibratory rollers, backhoes, pavers, planers, loaders, transports, snowplows, slurry machines, etc.)
  • Required to maintain coordination with vendors and contractors to ensure delivery of specified materials and/or services. Also coordinates with Maintenance Supervisor to ensure the availability of equipment and personnel when requested. Coordinates preventative maintenance and needed repairs with Fleet Management. Recommends alterations to come into compliance with respective codes and specifications.
  • As directed by the Maintenance Supervisor, inspects and evaluates a scheduled repair site and will make decisions on potential departures from the projected repair plan. Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor or in his/her absence supervises and conducts field tests including material sampling and makes field adjustments in resources and material based on findings.
  • Notifies area residents and/or businesses of upcoming construction schedule and provides them with information regarding the rerouting of traffic and the relocation of their personal vehicles. Coordinates with police to remove and relocate any vehicles which may be obstructing the work site. Ensures the proper placement of traffic control signs and barricades. May actually set up, or assign and monitor sign and barricade set up to subordinate personnel.
  • Investigates complaints, prepares reports and may consult with City Attorney\'s Office in resolving complaints and liability issues.
  • Makes recommendations on the assignment of personnel and equipment for individual projects, and may be required to perform daily supervision at the work site. May be required to evaluate subordinates regarding procedures, processes, safety practices and maintenance of tools and equipment.
  • Performs routine paperwork. May be required to prepare special project summaries. Confirms invoices for materials.
  • Performs snow removal duties for an assigned district in accordance with the City\'s Snow Removal Program.
  • Performs other duties as required.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Seven years paid work experience in projects dealing with maintenance of asphalt roadways or concrete finishing. Must include four years\' operating the equipment which would be assigned.
  • Extensive knowledge of generally accepted procedures and materials in the field of asphalt or concrete maintenance, and of preventive maintenance required for the specified equipment. Requires ability to detect the need for and to make repairs and adjustments; a general knowledge of asphalt and/or concrete procedures, heavy equipment and materials.
  • Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) Class A. Possession of a Class B CDL with the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with necessary endorsements within 60 days of start date. May be required to obtain additional endorsements as necessary.
  • Able to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations to forecast material quantities for each project.
  • Able to develop and promote effective working relationships with co\xe2\x80\x91workers, supervisors, other city departments, public and private organization and the general public.
  • Able to prepare reports.


WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Moderate to heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium to 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. Also, exposure to vehicular traffic while working in the public roadway. 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 position.
  • Unconventional working hours and subject to 24\xe2\x80\x91hour call as specified in the City snow removal program or emergency operations.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE
$24.38/hr - $32.08/hr

DEPARTMENT
Public Services
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
Scheduled Hours: 40

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4357096
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Salt Lake City, UT, United States
  • Education
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