Crew Leader - Public Works

• Oversees and participates in the work of crews engaged in construction, maintenance and repair of departmental facilities, equipment and grounds.
• Assists in scheduling, assigning duties of work crews and monitoring employee attendance.
• Keeps record of employee's attendance. 
• Transports materials and crews to and from job sites, as required.
• Assists in training employees on work methods, equipment operation and safety precautions. 
• Checks condition of tools and equipment and issues to assigned crew members
• Keeps inventory of supplies utilized and advises supervisor when new supplies are needed. 
• Inspects work of crews to insure proper completion of tasks.
• Reports discipline related work problems to immediate supervisor.

SECONDARY JOB DUTIES:
Completes special projects and performs other miscellaneous duties as required.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: 
Construction and maintenance equipment and other assigned equipment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
This position reports to a designated supervisor within Public Works.

• A high school diploma or GED; four (4) years of experience in maintenance and construction activities
• Supervisory or crew leader experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred, not required. 
• Knowledge of concrete repair and restoration is preferred, not required. 
• Must be willing and able to accept after duty work hours on an "On Call" status as required. 
• Must pass a vision test for night driving. 
• Must be available for any duties required after normal working hours.

• Considerable knowledge of general repair, maintenance, materials, equipment, construction activities, and methods and procedures used in such activities.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, hazards, and safety precautions of construction and maintenance-related work.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions as well as communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, assign, and oversee the work of crews engaged in maintenance activities.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and with members of the general public.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and understand written materials.  Ability to effectively communicate information to supervisors, employees, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner in order to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and/or provide service. In addition, this position requires extensive contact with supervisors, other employees, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to interpret and understand a variety of forms, reports, manuals, regulations, and other means of instruction and guidance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires light demands with intermittent sitting, standing, walking, computer use, and occasional lifting of lightweight objects.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here 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. The work environment is both an outdoor and an indoor office work area.

Salary : $41,226