Salt Lake City Corporation is hiring: Asphalt Equipment Operator in Salt Lake Ci

Asphalt Equipment Operator

Under the direction of a Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Assistant, or Senior Equipment Operator, the incumbent operates a wide variety of light‑to‑medium sized equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of city streets.

About the Position

The Asphalt Maintenance Program provides repair and maintenance to the asphalt on the streets of Salt Lake City. This includes pothole patching, crack sealing, inlays, level patching, and tie‑ins to concrete repairs. The Asphalt Equipment Operators respond to pothole trouble calls year‑round and perform routine pothole patching, crack sealing and inlays as preparation for the Streets Surface Treatment Program.

Position Salary Range

Level I: $20.35 – $26.81/hour

Level II: $22.94 – $30.21/hour

Benefits

• Health insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day one of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits such as pet insurance and legal services

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair and construction duties including road surface preparation, pothole 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 low‑to‑medium complexity construction equipment required for various asphalt applications.
• Handle low complexity equipment such as 3/4‑ton pickup, compressor, jackhammer, plate compactor, hand tools, power tools, etc.
• Operate medium complexity equipment such as trailers, rollers, ten‑wheelers, tank trailer, bobtail, tar pots, Lee Boy, vibratory rollers, loaders, transports, snowplows, etc.
• Transport signs and barricade equipment to and from job sites; set up individual sites in accordance with state and city traffic control regulations.
• Notify area residents and/or businesses of upcoming construction schedules and provide information regarding traffic re‑routing and vehicle relocation.
• Load, transport and unload equipment, tools, asphalt, aggregate and related materials.
• Evaluate and document the operating condition of each assigned vehicle prior to use; perform routine maintenance on each vehicle; troubleshoot and make minor repairs in the yard or at the job site; refer complex or major repairs to Fleet Management.
• Perform snow removal duties for an assigned district in accordance with the City snow removal program.
• Complete routine forms such as equipment logbooks, check sheets, asphalt and oil tickets, repair tickets, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• For Level II: May provide training to seasonal and hourly employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I

• Zero to one year of 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.
• Valid state driver’s 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.
• Flagger Certification (or 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 the general public in varying circumstances.

Level II

• Two years of related work experience including equipment operation in general labor, construction or related field or successful completion of the division’s Asphalt Equipment Operator training program plus six months of experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted procedures and materials used in the field of asphalt maintenance and construction.
• Knowledge of routine preventive maintenance required for the equipment which will be operated and ability to detect the need for and make minor repairs and adjustments.
• Possession of Class A CDL with a Tanker endorsement or Class B CDL with the ability to obtain a Class A with the endorsement within three months of starting the position.
• Possession of Flagger Certification or ability to obtain within one month of hire.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work and relate well with coworkers, supervisors and the general public in varying circumstances.
• Ability to operate electronic input devices.

Working Conditions

• Moderate‑to‑heavy physical activity; required to push, pull or lift medium‑heavy weights (31 to 75 lbs.).
• Difficult working positions; must stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods.
• Constant exposure to disagreable elements such as extreme heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, airborne particles and grease, and exposure to vehicular traffic while working on public roadway.
• Potential occupational hazards due to exposure 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.

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.

Department: Public Services – Streets

Full Time

Scheduled Hours: 40