Hybrid Asphalt Plant Crew Leader presso City of Tacoma, WA
City of Tacoma, WA · Tacoma, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid
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About the Department
The City of Tacoma is recruiting for the position of Asphalt Plant Crew Leader.
The Asphalt Plant Crew Leader is a lead worker position for the Public Works Department. An employee in this classification is responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of the City's asphalt mixing plant and aggregate storage facilities. Duties include, but are not limited to, operating the asphalt mixing plant, driving/operating a wide variety of equipment, and providing training and work direction to assigned workers to accomplish assigned duties. Work is performed independently after receiving general directions from a Supervisor.
Position Duties
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of asphalt plants
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A with Tanker Endorsement and Air Brake removed at time of application with maintenance thereafter
Must obtain a valid flagging and traffic control card and a First Aid and CPR card prior to probation completion with maintenance thereafter
Minimum Qualifications
Responsibilities Include:
- Asphalt, aggregates and mixtures and their physical properties including asphalt mixing formulas as they relate to appropriate mix for proper application
- Tools and equipment used in an asphalt plant and material screening equipment
- Methods and practices utilized in maintaining asphalt plant and equipment
- Principles of training and providing work direction
- Pollution and safety rules and regulations as they relate to asphalt plant operations and activities
- Record-keeping techniques
- Technical aspects of field specialty
- City operations, policies and objectives
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
- Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies
- Assume full responsibility for the efficient operation, maintenance and repair of the asphalt plant and related equipment
- Accurately evaluate condition of materials and equipment and take effective action to avoid plant stoppages
- Maintain routine records and prepare reports
- Communicate with internal departments, local businesses and other organizations
- Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately
- Read, interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
- Meet schedules and timelines
- Work independently with little direction
- Complete work with many interruptions
- Plan and organize work
- Assign and review the work of others
- Asphalt plant environment; subject to extreme heat and noise
- Position requires pushing, pulling, bending, lifting and climbing
- Lift up to 50 lbs. properly and safely without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with assistance
- Employees in this position may be exposed to potentially hazardous materials
Other Qualifications
City of Tacoma’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.
The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.
The CommunityTacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.
Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.
With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!
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Apply
Interested City of Tacoma current employees should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to the supplemental questions evaluated by a panel of subject matter experts. These questions will be scored on the basis of the information provided; therefore, it is the responsibility of the applicant to carefully list all pertinent experience and training. The evaluation committee will not have access to the candidate's application. Providing false information will result in disqualification. Candidates must pass this evaluation in order to be placed on the eligible list for interview and hiring consideration.
Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 prior to 4pm on the date of this posting closing.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Details:
Hourly Rate: $44.10 - $48.62
Annual Salary: $91,728.00 - $101,129.60
Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma
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