Streets Crew Leader

POSITION SUMMARY 

A Public Works Crew Leader performs supervisory duties related to the operation, maintenance, and preparation of the Streets Division; to ensure essential services are provided to maintain the public infrastructure as well as provide for public safety, health, and welfare.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

The following duties are normal for this position.  However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  Other duties may also be required or assigned.

1. Leads and trains new employees and coordinates cross-training opportunities; coaches and mentor staff to meet goals and maintain motivation.
2. Schedules daily work assignments and reprioritize assignments as needed to ensure timely completion of work. Prepare documents to record daily work activities.
3. Completes time sheets and completes work schedule to accommodate approved time off.
4. Ensures proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment is completed; coordinates maintenance as needed.
5. Responds to customer service inquiries, providing appropriate follow-up, referral, or resolution.
6. Ensure inventory and orders supplies as needed.
7. Responds to emergency situations concerning malfunctioning equipment; analyzes situation and takes appropriate action. Notifies Supervisor of servicing required by outside vendor.
8. Ensure all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
9. Report all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting.
10. Perform operational duties with crew members. Operates heavy and light equipment, and power and hand tools as needed.
11. Provides backup assistance to other department personnel as needed.
12. Maintains appropriate records including complete equipment repair history, work orders, daily reports, and other related data.
13. Completes written records of labor and materials used for each work project.
14. Reports to work for after-hour needs, as assigned.
15. Perform emergency repairs and work, as necessary.
16. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES

1. Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of tools, equipment, and facility systems.
2. Knowledge of and experience with the operation and maintenance of equipment, construction equipment, and shop tools including, but not limited to chainsaws, blowers, string trimmers, welders, oxy-acetylene torches, power saws, drills, sewer snakes, earth drills, aerators, sprayers, and spraying equipment.
3.   Knowledge of and experience with the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment such as, but not limited to mowing equipment, tractors, dump trucks, motor graders, backhoes, wheel loaders, trenchers, aerators, seeders, personnel lifts, skid-steer loaders, and full-size pickups.

4. Ability to adapt and take control of situations, dictating subordinate activities in a responsible manner.
5. Ability to instruct and train in methods and procedures.
6. Ability to organize, assign, and modify the work assignment of others, and (re)-establish priorities to meet deadlines. Knowledge of traffic safety principles.
7. Knowledge of American Traffic Safety Service Association (ATSSA) as a certified flagger.
8. Knowledge of safe operations of heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
9. Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance procedures.
10. Ability and skill to drive and operate mobile equipment in a safe and proper manner.
11. Knowledge of operation and maintenance of assigned equipment and machinery.
12. Knowledge of utility markings and clearances and rules for safe equipment operation near underground and overhead utility facilities.
13. Knowledge of construction industry safety rules and ability to utilize all Personal Protective Equipment necessary.
14. Knowledge of legal load limits for assigned equipment and vehicles.
15. Ability to operate assigned machinery and equipment skillfully and safely near vehicular traffic, grade and alignment stakes, slopes, trucks, other construction equipment, laborers and utilities.
16. Ability to read and understand grade and alignment stakes set by others.
17. Ability to safely load, unload, and transport equipment to and from job sites.
18. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
19. Knowledge of computer software and GIS is needed for this position.
20. Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
21. Ability to understand and effectively carry out local policies and procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and Federal, State, and local regulations.
22. Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
23. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports consistent with the position.
24. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in English with staff, administration, and the public in both written and verbal form.
25. Ability to define problems, exercise sound judgment, and address a variety of situations.
26. Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
27. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
28. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
29. Ability to always maintain professionalism.
30. Ability to work as a member of a team.
31. Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
32. Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays due to adverse weather conditions, construction projects, or other emergency services.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work environmental characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 75 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires using hands and finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and requires walking on uneven terrain, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs and ladders, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work performed may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting for long periods with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
• Work may be performed above or below ground, to include confined spaces.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• May be subject to hazardous chemicals/pesticides.

• Duties are performed daily both indoors and outdoors under all weather conditions and include exposure to inclement weather, noise, heavy traffic conditions, exhaust fumes, and pesticide.

Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.