Maintenance Specialist (Asphalt)

Hiring Range: $49,737.00 Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. This position is devoted to maintaining and repairing City property, vehicles, and roads through the performance of semi-skilled and skilled labor and technical work. Responsibilities Perform routine and specialized skilled labor, technical repairs, or operation of heavy equipment. Assist in training staff and serve as a lead worker over other staff. Set up safe work zones and train and guide less experienced staff in assignments. Load and unload heavy equipment onto trailers and tow equipment to/from job sites and repair facilities. Perform vehicle and equipment pre/post trip inspections; monitor and replenish fluids; perform basic corrective repairs. Drive dump trucks on a regular basis. Operate jump jack tamper, 5-ton roller, asphalt paver, and tack kettle. Assist with traffic control device installation and flagging operations for stationary and moving work zones. Submit neat and complete written and/or electronic records including time sheets, maintenance history reports, pre/post trip inspection forms, and other cost records. Check and clean basins. Utilize performance management system to document work progress and performance. Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent. Four (4) or more years of related specialized maintenance and/or heavy equipment operation experience. Valid NC Class A Commercial Driver's License. Proficiency in operating an asphalt paver, backhoe, excavator, rubber tire loader, and 10-ton roller. Familiar with placement, set-up, and finishing of asphalt and use of hand tools required to perform these tasks. Experience digging out asphalt cuts. Experience loading/unloading heavy equipment onto trailers and towing to designated locations. Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions. Ability to utilize communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and others. Knowledge of DOT traffic laws and requirements applicable to heavy equipment operation. Position designated as a Group 1, meaning it is critical to emergency operations; reporting may be required in an emergency or disaster event. Subject to stand-by/recall and after-hours work and work during inclement weather. Required to operate a service truck and/or dump truck outfitted with a plow based upon class of license possessed during winter weather operations. Additional Information Applicants will be required to complete a field assessment to evaluate ability to proficiently operate a backhoe, skid steer, rubber tire loader, and 10-ton roller. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Durham