Crew Leader I

Crew Leader I RD/5-619
Road

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for supervising an assigned crew of personnel engaged in public works construction,
maintenance or repair activities. This position is subject to be included in the off-hours on-call response service.

MAJOR DUTIES

Asphalt Paving Operations

1. Manages in-house asphalt paving crew and equipment.

Road Maintenance Operations

2. Manages the daily road maintenance activities, staff and equipment needed to maintain gravel roads.

Right-of-Way Mowing Operations

3. Manages the in-house mowing crew and equipment.

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4. Supervises and participates in an assigned crew’s performance of a major public works function.
5. Assigns tasks to personnel.
6. Provides training to subordinates in the proper, safe and efficient techniques of performing the assigned task.
7. Develops work plans and schedules.
8. Conducts annual reviews and performance appraisals for assigned staff; addresses personnel issues.
9. Responsible for the care of assigned vehicles, equipment and tools including verifying the necessary repairs

and maintenance are scheduled.
10. Maintains records and prepares reports of activities and events.
11. Responsible for public and crew safety in the vicinity of the work zone by verifying that proper traffic control

procedures are in place and are being used.
12. Responsible for product quality.
13. Responds to after-hours emergencies.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Asphalt Paving Operations

1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of road construction, repair, and maintenance, including asphalt
repair, preservation, and resurfacing.

2. Knowledge of asphalt spread rates, compaction and hauling.
3. Knowledge of asphalt rating principles.

Road Maintenance Operations

4. Knowledge of the principles and practices of road construction, repair and maintenance.
5. Knowledge of drainage principles, including proper installation procedures, concrete placement, formwork,

and finishing.
6. Read and interpret construction plans and construction stakes.
7. Operation and use of grade level to check and shoot elevation grades.

Right-of-Way Mowing Operations

8. Knowledge of tractor mowing procedures and equipment.

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9. Knowledge of Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards.
10. Knowledge of equipment operation principles.

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11. Skill in the supervision of personnel.
12. Skill in the operation of heavy and light equipment and hand tools.
13. Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
14. Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Crew Leader II or Field Operations Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-
checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include county policies and procedures, the county Safety and Loss Manual, Fayette County
Engineering Standards, the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, OSHA regulations, and Georgia
Department of Transportation construction standards. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may
require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related supervisory and road construction duties. Heavy traffic and inclement weather

• The purpose of this position is to supervise a crew of personnel in the repair and maintenance of the county’s

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, vendors, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information; resolve problems; provide services; and motivate and

influence persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.

• The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over an assigned crew of personnel.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Possession of a valid State of Georgia driver's license (Class A) and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

ADA COMPLIANCE

accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to
discuss accommodations.

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HIPAA COMPLIANCE

• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended, requires employees to protect

DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE

employment will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs and alcohol as a condition of employment. In
the course of employment, employees are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and
routine fitness for duty testing for illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. Employees are prohibited to work under the
influence, to possess, to distribute, or to sell illegal drugs in the work place or abuse alcohol on the job.
Confirmed positive is reason for denial of employment and/or termination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED;
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations;
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer

promoted into this position.