Find & Apply For Asphalt / Screed Worker / Paver Jobs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service Equal Access to Civil Service Testing The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodation for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Office of Human Resources (OHR) at 215-686-2350 or by email at janine.labletta@phila.gov. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant and OHR. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination. Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted. Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch. For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at hrhelpdesk@phila.gov Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at: work.phila.

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//www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-human-resources/jobs/civil-service-faqs/ www.facebook.com/PhilaOHR www.twitter.com/PhilaOHR www.youtube.com/@PhilaOHR www.linkedin.com/showcase/philahr General Definition This is supervisory asphalt paving and/or line striping work, directing the activities of a crew consisting of skilled and semiskilled personnel engaged in asphalt installation, resurfacing and repair, and/or line striping for streets and thoroughfares on a city-wide basis. Positions in this class supervise the operations of specialized, mobile street reconstruction and repair, and related equipment; and direct other personnel in the preparation and application of asphalt and/or line striping to the required surfaces. Work includes ensuring adequate drainage of the finished site, proper blending of old and new asphalt, and that measurements conform to work orders and plans. Maintaining time, material, labor and equipment records is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the direction of a technical superior. Ashanay Graham City of Philadelphia

• Office of Human Resources 1401 JFK Blvd.

, Room 1530 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone:

215-685-8011

Fax:

215-686-0861

Email:

Ashanay.

Graham@phila.gov For all other inquiries, please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov Please note the application review and assessment process takes about 30 to 40 days. The Office of Human Resources is responsible for this process. It can take another 30-60 days for the interview process depending on the position you are applying for and your position/rank on the eligible list used by departments. The hiring department, not the Office of Human Resources, is responsible for this process. Please note the Office of Human Resources offers Zoom information sessions once per month for candidates to learn more about the hiring process for City careers and connect with our team. The schedule and link for the Zoom can be found at the link below. Info Session Registration link Notes to Applicants and Projected Exam Information

ELIGIBLE LIST DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL

Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Streets Department will be established as a result of this examination. Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.

PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS

Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other people receiving an identical test score. To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form. The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements. If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration. Promotional Exams using

Proctor Exam or Proctor IO:

This examination will be scheduled for the week of October 5 , 2026 . Please note that this examination date is subject to change. Candidates will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access to take the written examination. Candidates will need to be able to operate computerized software proficiently and independently. If you do not have access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access, or cannot operate computerized software proficiently and independently, please contact Ashanay Graham at Ashanay.

Graham@phila.govand alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination. An Eligible List will be established the week of October 19, 2026. Please note that this date may change.

Test Review:

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals to the key answers. Call 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review. Level of Education Required High School/GED Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 6 months of the application deadline (March 13, 2027) will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied 1.

CIVIL SERVICE STATUS

Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Streets Department , with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.

AND 2. EDUCATION

: Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND 3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE

: Three years of experience as a member of a crew engaged in the maintenance, repair, resurfacing, and/or line striping of the City's streets and highways.

AND 4. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

: Option 1: Two years of experience above the laborer level, as a member of a crew performing major asphalt resurfacing repairs and/or line striping to the City's streets and highways. Classes that typically meet the requirements (if assigned to the Highways Division

• Central Maintenance Unit of the Streets Department) include: Asphalt Raker (7A33) Equipment Operator 2 (7C12) Heavy Equipment Operator 1 (7C13) Heavy Equipment Operator 2 (7C14) Semi-Skilled Laborer (7A03) OR Option 2: Two years of experience supervising a crew of semi-skilled and unskilled employees, engaged in repairing or applying line striping to streets and highways in an assigned City district.

Classes that typically meet the requirements (if assigned to the Highways Division

• Central Maintenance Unit of the Streets Department) include: Street Repair Crew Chief 1 (Highway Maintenance) (7A40) Street Crew Chief 2 (Highway Maintenance) (7A41) Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources that has included the specific experience described above.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid Class B

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to the scheduled examination as an Asphalt Maintenance Crew Chief. Possession of a valid Class A
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within six (6) months of appointment and during tenure of employment as an Asphalt Maintenance Crew Chief if required by work assignment Please attach a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for review.

TRANSCRIPT, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service. Candidates MUST submit a copy of their license, registration or certification. Ashanay Graham City of Philadelphia

• Office of Human Resources 1401 JFK Blvd.

, Room 1530 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone:

215-685-8011

Fax:

215-686-0861

Email:

Ashanay.

Graham@phila.gov