Asphalt Raker

City of Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Portland is seeking Asphalt Rakers for the Portland Bureau of Transportation. You will perform necessary repairs on city streets and operate the screed control on paving machines, with safety controls and traffic setup responsibilities.

Wage progression starts at $32.13/hour, increasing after six months and after one and two years. This full-time, on-site role requires a valid state driver's license and a CDL Class A within nine months, plus strong physical stamina.

Qualifications

• Experience utilizing asphalt raking tools and equipment.
• Experience raking hot mix.
• Ability to accurately judge the amount of hot mix needed for a project and rake to required grade prior to rolling or compacting.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations to determine area and volume.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Set up jobs with proper traffic safety control devices.
• Dump asphalt; rake to grade.
• Compact hot mix using a vibraplate.
• Complete activity reports for each job as it is finished.
• Assist and work with Crew Lead to determine mix needed to complete job and orders from vendor.
• Determine proper screed adjustment on spreader when paving streets.
• Prepare and pave potholes, utility cuts, overlays, base repair, and cold milling projects.
• Spread tack coat.
• Utilize strong communication techniques to answer questions from the public.

Skills

Asphalt raking tools

Hot mix raking

Area and volume calculations

Heavy manual labor

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

The City of Portland is currently hiring multiple Asphalt Rakers within the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)

About the position

Job Appointment: Full time

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 10-hour shifts

Work Location: 2929 N. Kerby Avenue, Portland, OR 97227

Benefit: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees

Union Representation: LiUNA Laborers' Local 483 - Portland City Laborers

Please note, there is a work skill demonstration test for this recruitment. A work skill demonstration is a test on different components for specific skills to determine if you have the minimum skills to be eligible for the position. Please refer to Recruitment Process Step 3 for tentative dates, locations, and possible skills

Position Summary

Asphalt Rakers performneeded repairs on City maintained streets and are responsible for also operating the screed control on the paving machine.

What you'll get to do:

• Set up jobs with proper traffic safety control devices
• Dump asphalt; rake to grade
• Compact hot mix using a vibraplate
• Complete activity reports for each job as it is finished
• Assist and work with Crew Lead to determine mix needed to complete job and orders from vendor.
• Determine proper screed adjustment on spreader when paving streets
• Prepare and pave potholes, utility cuts, overlays, base repair, and cold milling projects
• Spread tack coat
• Utilize strong communication techniques to answer questions from the public

Who you are:

• Safety Conscious: You are a manager that incorporates public safety and staff safety as top priorities in every decision.
• Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to technical and non-technical individuals and who is proficient verbally and in writing
• Equity Focused: So much of what we do within the City involves pausing and looking at each project through an equity lens. Your experience with ensuring projects/reports/etc. are equitable and accessible is very helpful

During emergencies and the non-paving season, Asphalt Rakers perform various duties as requires, usually described in the job duties section of the Utility Worker class specifications located at: https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/documents/utility-worker-series-cl/download. Persons occupying these positions are required to drive City vehicles.

Wage Information

• Entry: $32.13 per hour
• After six months: $33.34 per hour
• After 1 year: $37.30 per hour
• After 2 years: $38.66 per hour

About the Bureau

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit Transportation | Portland.gov. The Portland Bureau of Transportation embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

1. Experience utilizing asphalt raking tools and equipment.
2. Experience raking hot mix.
3. Ability to accurately judge the amount of hot mix needed for a project and rake to required grade prior to rolling or compacting.
4. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations to determine area and volume.
5. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for long periods of time.

Applicants must also:

• Possess a valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire.
• Possess or obtain a class "A" CDL within 9 months from date of hire. In-house training available on Saturdays. For information on the requirements please visit https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/Pages/DriverID/CDLget.aspx
• Submit a "complete" five-year court-certified Driver's Abstract of Driving Record (obtained at applicant's expense) upon offer
• Take and pass a Pre-Placement medical exam upon offer
• Take and pass a Pre-employment drug test upon offer

Please note: Work in this class is typically performed in a field environment. Incumbent is typically required to negotiate rough terrain; lift heavy objects; work outdoors in all weather conditions; may be called back to work during emergencies; work in and around traffic, work site equipment or machinery; work at heights or in confined spaces; exposed to hazardous materials; wear protective gear.