Crew Leader - Public Works

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Public Works Crew Leader

Department: Public Works

Reports To: Public Works Construction Supervisor

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary: $17.86 - $26.04 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY:

The City of Stephenville is seeking a full-time Public Works Crew Leader. This position leads and participates in the work of maintenance crews performing various construction and maintenance activities; to oversee equipment maintenance and repairs; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Incumbents are responsible for the operation of heavy-duty automotive equipment and construction machinery.  Work involves the safe and efficient operation of bulldozers, track-type loaders, motor graders, backhoe/loaders, and similar machinery, which entails considerable manipulative difficulty in operation.  Supervises and oversees a crew of personnel, ensuring safety and conformance to policies, procedures, and laws.  Operation of assigned machinery and other work may be required.  Under the supervision of the Public Works and Street Superintendent.  When assigned to the Street Department - Reports to the Street Superintendent.  When assigned to the Water/Wastewater Department - Reports directly to the Water/Wastewater Superintendent.  Exercises direct supervision over equipment operation and maintenance staff.  Responsible for the activities of the personnel directly supervising.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead, review, and participate in the work of staff involved in various field maintenance activities, repair, and construction work 

• Operate various machinery and equipment necessary in the performance of duties

• Responsible for assigning jobs and coordinating activities of customer service employees

• Oversee and participate in the maintenance and repair of all equipment and ensure that it is in safe and proper working order; Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.

• Inspect work performed by crews; ensure that work is completed efficiently and according to standards; provide advice and assistance to assigned crew(s).

• Ensure safety apparel is worn at all times and that safety rules and regulations or practices are observed in the performance of all duties.

• Oversee the placement of work barricades, construction warning signs, and traffic cones; assist in flagging traffic around work sites.

• Operates motor grader in grading and shaping streets, alleys, shoulders, and ditches.

• Operates a track-type loader in excavating dirt for street maintenance and other repairs; loads dump trucks with street material or dirt for transportation to and from work sites.

• Operates a bulldozer at landfill site to cover refuse with dirt; excavates dirt to open additional dumping sites.

• Operates backhoe-loader in the construction and maintenance of water and wastewater lines and facilities.

• Operates other equipment and performs other duties as assigned.

• Other Important Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain and document various records including equipment and supply inventory, employee attendance, overtime, and tardiness; prepare various reports as necessary.

• Respond to service calls concerning street and drainage emergencies or problems on a stand-by basis; work to reduce state of emergency and correct problems; perform overtime duties as necessary or required in order to maintain proper functioning order.

• Answer questions and provide information to the public regarding problems related to assigned area; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.

• May assist in gathering information regarding equipment and supplies for budgetary purposes.

• Assists in the selection, performance evaluation, disciplinary process and training of maintenance crew personnel; assist in the purchasing of supplies.

• Will work on-call and will respond to emergency call back as required by supervisor.

• MUST be able to respond to emergency call back within 30 minutes or as needed by department.

• Principles and procedures of record keeping.

• Operation and maintenance requirements for trucks and heavy power-driven equipment. Work hazards and proper safety precautions.

• Proper placement of warning signs and work barricades.

• Pertinent Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, and regulations.

• Ability to:

• Supervise assigned staff.

• Operate and use a variety of machinery, vehicles, and equipment in the performance of duties.

• Understand and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Maintain accurate records.

• Perform heavy manual labor.

• Perform work in a hazardous environment and during inclement weather.

• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

  • Making observations

  • Communicating with others

  • Reading and writing

  • Operating assigned equipment

  • Operating a motor vehicle

• Maintain a physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:

  • Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time

  • Lifting, carrying, and holding a variety of supplies and equipment, in excess of 100 lbs.

  • Climbing, squatting, and stooping in the performance of routine job tasks

• Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to:

  • Extremes in hot and cold temperatures associated with working outdoors

  • Levels of extreme noise

  • Hazards associated with working in trenches

  • Mechanical and dust/mites hazards

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Interpret and apply Federal, State, and Local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be listed in minimum qualifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States 

• High school diploma or GED

• Minimum 3 years’ of increasingly responsible experience in construction work or heavy equipment operation.  Preferably utilities, street maintenance, or related field with responsibilities in the operation of heavy equipment and machinery.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of an appropriate (CDL), valid Texas driver's license

When Assigned to Utilities Maintenance:

• Possession of an appropriate and valid water and/or wastewater license (Collections II wastewater and class C water distribution license.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as water, sewer, dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, loud noises, and/or bright/dim light. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

ADA COMPLIANCE:

• Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, talk, and hear.  Work typically involving some combination of standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (10-25 pounds).

• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate shades of colors, sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required.

“As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Stephenville considers only qualified applicants without regard to color, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, GENDER IDENTITY, gender expression, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status.”

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