7502-Asphalt Worker

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB CODE TITLE: ASPHALT WORKER JOB CODE: 7502

Business Unit: COMMN

DEFINITION:

Under supervision, the essential functions of the Asphalt Worker include: removing old pavement material; preparing surfaces for repair; spreading, compacting and smoothing hot asphaltic material and other road resurfacing applications in connection with street maintenance and repair projects; and operating asphalt kettle and / or automatic emulsion spray rake and tool heater. Performs related duties as assigned.

The nature of the work requires sustained physical effort involving considerable standing and bending, use of hand and pneumatic tools, lifting objects weighing up to 90 pounds, exposure to hot asphaltic mixtures, disagreeable weather conditions, and working conditions where moderately serious injuries may occur.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:

This is the entry-level class in the asphalt worker series. It is distinguished from the Class 7404 Asphalt Finisher in that the latter is a journey-level position that performs asphalt finishing and is responsible for the safety set-up of the worksite.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Removes old pavement and prepares surface for repaving including the use of pneumatic tools.

2. Prepares surface for asphaltic mixture by "painting".

3. Shovels, rakes, spreads hot asphaltic material in the repair or resurfacing of streets.

4. Compacts & smooths asphaltic patches by rolling.

5. Operates asphalt kettle and / or automatic emulsion spray rake and tool heater.

6. Places and removes barricades and cleans up job site upon completion of work.

JOB CODE TITLE: ASPHALT WORKER JOB CODE: 7502

Business Unit: COMMN

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of: Use of tools, materials, and equipment used in asphalt pavement resurfacing activities such as pot operation, patch painting, shoveling, and rolling asphaltic mixtures; and basic safety practices required for safe use of tools, materials, and equipment.

Ability to: Understand and follow oral instructions; communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and the public; and lift objects weighing up to 90 pounds.

Skill in: Use of tools, materials, and equipment used in asphalt pavement resurfacing activities such as pot operation, patch painting, shoveling, and rolling asphaltic mixtures.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

One (1) year of verifiable experience in construction and / or street paving and repair work as an asphalt worker; AND

Possession of a valid driver license at the time of hire.

Effective Date: 1/12/61

Amended Date: 4/28/04

Reason for Amendment: To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this class.

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Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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