Crew Leader-Streets

Job Description

TITLE: Crew Leader - Streets

GRADE: 6-Salary Range ($42,016-$90,896)

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

FLSA: ____Exempt__X_Non-Exempt

DATE CREATED: 03/27/25 APPROVED BY: Patrick Sypolt

DEFINITION:

Incumbent functions as a leader of a crew and as such carries out a variety of tasks associated with the maintenance, repair or replacement of City streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and storm drains. Works under the direction of the Manager of Streets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB TASKS: (Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• Maintains all city-owned streets, curbs, sidewalks, and storm drains
• Assists the Manager of Streets in formulating job tasks for the crew
• Assigns crew’s daily work
• Perform asphalt maintenance and repair of City streets
• Supervises a crew to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals set by the Manager of
• Streets and the Director of Public Works
• Maintains City-owned trees in City parks and right of ways
• Operates trucks and equipment of various sizes (2.5 ton and 1 ton dump trucks, pickup trucks, snow plows, sewer vac truck, etc) in a safe and efficient manner
• Routinely operates heavier equipment such as backhoes, loaders, and paving equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Safely and efficiently operates a variety of hand and power tools
• Provides assistance to the Building and Parks Crew Leader as needed
• Disposes of trash from City owned refuse containers
• Completes annual evaluations of subordinates
• Maintains inventory of City tools, supplies, and materials; orders new tools, supplies, and materials as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

OTHER RELATED FACTORS:

• Incumbent may work outside and, as a result, works in all kinds of climatic and weather conditions
• Work exposes the employee to dust, dirt, smells, fumes and airborne particles and to moving mechanical machinery and the risk of electrical shock
• Work requires the use of proper protective equipment
• Employee is required to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis, seven days per week, e.g., severe storms, vandalism, mechanical failures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of equipment, methods and techniques used in maintenance and repair activities of streets, sidewalks, curbs, and storm drainage systems
• Skill in operating various equipment, vehicles, hand tools and small power tools
• Possession of a valid Class B CDL with tanker and air brake endorsement is required
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and ability to perform as a member of a team
• Ability to lead people and direct work
• Must be able to frequently stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be capable of lifting loads up to 50 pounds and, with assistance, as much as 100 pounds

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• 5 years’ experience with equipment, methods, and techniques used in street, sidewalks, curbs and storm drainage systems installation and repair activities

Company Description

Havre de Grace is a city in Harford County, Maryland, situated at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Havre de Grace's location makes it popular for recreation and tourism, and the City was honored as one of America's 20 best small towns to visit in 2014 by Smithsonian magazine.

The City of Havre de Grace, Maryland, is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online application!

The City of Havre de Grace, Maryland, is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Company-paid Short and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Pension Plan
• Personal time
• Sick Time
• Vacation time
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance