Job Description:

• 1) Tends bituminous distributor on rear of road-oiling truck that sprays tar, asphalt, road oils, and emulsions over highways, streets, and parking areas: Snaps or screws on spray bars to attain required width of spray.

• 2) Turns valve to regulate flow of material at specified rate.

• 3) Moves levers to adjust height of spray bar from road surfaces.

• 4) Signals ROAD-OILING-TRUCK DRIVER or ASPHALT-PAVING-MACHINE OPERATOR to start and stop truck or paving machine.

• 5) Observes distribution of material over road surface to ensure uniform distribution.

• 6) Turns handwheels to set angle and depth of screed.

• 7) Verifies depth specifications of compacted asphalt, using depth gauge.

• 8) Monitors flow gauges, tachometer, and temperature gauge.

• 9) Oils and lubricates equipment.