Asphalt Tamper - Examination

ASPHALT TAMPER Examination (OPEN) CS2026-096 Application Open Date: 08/14/2026 Application Close Date: 08/31/2026 SALARY: $34.51 - $55.18 per hour. APPLICATION INFORMATION This application is not for an immediate opening, by submitting an application you are applying to take a Civil Service Examination for the opportunity to be placed on an Eligible List for a future opening. To learn more about the Civil Service examinations and Eligible Lists please visit the Cleveland Civil Service Webpage: FAQs | City of Cleveland Ohio To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver’s License, etc…) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications at the time of submitting your application. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or JPEG EXAMINATION INFORMATION PERFORMANCE: Candidates will be notified of the time, date, and place of the examination. Under immediate supervision, performs the more highly skilled work in connection with the laying and repairing of asphalt street pavement and performs related duties as required. TYPICAL TASKS: Tamps asphalt around joints; smooths joints; shovels asphalt from trucks and spreads it evenly; tears up and cuts out defective pavement; cleans out holes; trims and cuts joints for patches; and tends fires. High School Diploma or GED required. Four years of full-time paid asphalt work or Four years of employment experience as a Municipal Service Laborer with hot mix asphalt experience for the City of Cleveland required. Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 75 pounds. Reminder: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the accepting applications. You must upload these documents at the time of submitting your application or email the documents to CS@Clevelandohio.gov and include the Job Title in the email. CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (CMSD) PREFERENCE CREDIT An applicant who is a graduate of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and is participating in an open competitive entrance-level examination, as determined by the Commission, shall receive an additional five (5) points upon achieving a passing score, as established in the examination announcement. Applicants must provide acceptable proof of graduation from a CMSD school at the time of application in order to qualify for this credit. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G.Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability. NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service. Reminder: To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver’s License, etc…) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or JPEG We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.