Construction Finishers

Asphalt Finisher
Asphalt Finisher
Certified-Regular Civil Service
DPW Street Maintenance
Bargaining Unit
Under general supervision, adjusts and controls the distribution and placement of asphaltic mixtures from mechanized asphalt-laying equipment; assists in directing a small crew of workers engaged in preparing and finishing asphalt surfaces.
Adjusts and controls the flow, width, distribution, and grade of asphaltic mixtures from asphalt paving machines by manipulating and adjusting external control devices.

• Instructs other workers in controlling the laying operation of paving machines.
• Assists superior in directing pavement areas to be cut out to ensure quality work in resurfacing.
• Assists in training other workers in activities associated with street resurfacing or construction such as to manually rake and lute asphalt, tend tool heaters and asphalt kettles, cut out heaves and other preparatory work prior to resurfacing.
• High School graduation or G.Three (3) years of experience in asphalt paving including two years of experience in controlling the operation of asphalt paving machines.

Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
Basic safety practices required for safe use of tools, materials and equipment.
Asphalt raking and luting and the methods and materials used in asphalt resurfacing.
Techniques and equipment used in spreading and in making accurate estimates of paving materials required for various projects.
Physical and mechanical dexterity.
Operate necessary tools and equipment.
Display initiative and resourcefulness in handling unusual asphalt paving problems.
Work involves significant field activities with exposure to seasonal weather conditions.

Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
Holidays
funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
~ An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
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