ASPHALT WORKER I 7009

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs basic specialized tasks in the field of asphalt application in highway maintenance and paving of town roads. Work involves the use of tools and equipment commonly used in asphalt paving. The incumbent requires a higher level of skill than do laborers, in that employees in this title are responsible for more precise smoothing of road surfaces in preparation for finishing. Work is usually performed as part of a paving crew and is subject to inspection in progress. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Uses asphalt rake when first laying asphalt for rough grading;

Smoothes out large sections of freshly paved roads by raking surface smooth in preparation for final setting by a heavy roller;

Uses leute (finishing) asphalt rake for fine grading of asphalt;

May shovel asphalt into hopper of paving machine;

May perform rough, preliminary finishing with rake to smooth out asphalt spill;

May operate light motor vehicles, such as small trucks;

Picks up brush and leaves and/or plows snow, when weather prohibits paving;

May operate various light equipment used in the off-season for the purposes of snow removal.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Working knowledge of tools, equipment and procedures used in asphalt paving; ability to use hand tools used in asphalt paving; ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions; ability to develop skill in the operation of hand tools; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of experience as a laborer working in an asphalt crew.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Depending upon the nature of the assignment, at the time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees may be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State, or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation requirements of the job.

09/20/00

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-competitive

Review 04/11/05