Asphalt Lute

Job Description: Asphalt Lute

PURPOSE:

Perform duties to match and finish freshly laid asphalt paving joints.

JOB DUTIES:

The ability to match and finish freshly made asphalt paving joints evenly.

The ability to smooth and adjust surface irregularities with lute.

The ability to restore surface finish after hand raking.

The ability to spread asphalt to proper grade with lute and finishes before compaction by rollers.

The ability to work nights and to work extended shifts when project dictates.

Follow safety rules and keep equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE:

The following of instructions, the ability to use/read fixed gauges, ruler and other adjustable measuring instruments where some interpretation is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Over three months and up to one year to become familiar with the operation of the lute to obtain desired results.

INITATIVE & INGENUITY:

Exercise judgment to comply with instructions or prescribed routines, methods or practices involved in the making of

minor decisions within the limitations of standard methods and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

Considerable physical effort required to move asphalt with lute or shovel

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

Position requires the ability to grasp lute or shovel, to bed at waist, push and pull lute to spread asphalt. Position requires ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time. Such physical activity is repetitive in motion of the wrist, hands and/or fingers. Position requires the ability to perceive sounds and receive detailed information through oral communications.

MENTAL & VISUAL DEMAND:

Occasional mental and visual attention, usually repetitive operations requiring constant alertness and activity. Posit