Asphalt Plant Crew Leader
City of Tacoma Tacoma, Washington, United States
- Location: Tacoma, Washington, United States
- Categories: Administration and Management
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Aug 06, 2025
Job Description:
Asphalt Plant Crew Leader
Description
Position DescriptionThe 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.
Qualifications
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
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.
Other Employment Information
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.
Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 8/19/2025 5:00 PM Pacific