Field Operations Crewleader

Pay Range: $24.67/hr. - $30.83/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Workdays & Hours: Depending on assignment:

• Monday – Thursday 7am – 5:30pm (4-10 hour shifts)
• Tuesday – Friday 7am – 5:30pm (4-10 hour shifts)

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Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Crew Leader position is available with the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Stormwater Concrete Program. The City of Fort Worth has approximately 1,000 miles of storm pipe and over 30,000 structures. This infrastructure conveys storm water from neighborhoods and developed areas to the nearest creek or river. Maintaining this infrastructure at their design capacity is essential in reducing the flood and void risk to citizens and businesses. Functions within the stormwater concrete program include pipe and structure maintenance, concrete lined channel maintenance and pipe installation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Two years of responsible experience in field construction, maintenance repair or operational activities related to assigned division.
• Class A CDL – with tanker endorsement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks related to completion of assigned jobs, such as operating a concrete truck, setting forms, pouring concrete, pipe installation, repairing drainage pipe, drainage structure installations, concrete lined channel work, working with and around heavy equipment, drainage structure repairs, and confined space
• Supervisory experience
• Experience writing employee performance appraisals
• Work zone setup and job site safety
• Basic computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office and VueWorks
• Knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Concrete setup and finishing

The job responsibilities include:

• Responsible for monitoring the quality, responsiveness, efficiency and effectiveness regarding general field operations to include construction, maintenance and repair activities which may include water utilities, parks and community services, transportation/public works, city services and other related services.
• Identifies resources needed. Reviews needs with appropriate management staff and allocates resources accordingly.
• Performs technical and complex tasks of the work unit including inspecting field operations equipment and recommending needed repairs
• Participates in personnel training and works with subordinate personnel to correct deficiencies. Implement discipline procedures.
• Exposure to inclement weather conditions while inspecting various field operations sites; exposure to chemicals, toxic materials, and water as related to assigned tasks; hazards associated with operating a motor vehicle. 
• Candidate must have flexible working hours; capable of working four (4) ten hour shifts. This position is a first responder in severe weather conditions/emergencies which requires working overtime and/or compensatory time. This position consists of equipment operations and manual labor duties as they relate to concrete maintenance operations.
• Excavation and General Construction Safety
• Ensure compliance of policies and procedures
• Prioritize scheduled and emergency work including after hours on-call
• Provide direction and job assignments to work crews and assist in scheduling construction, maintenance, and repair services in addition to overseeing work progression and making adjustments as needed
• Assist in responding and resolving public and/or inquiries and complaints. Confers with internal and external customers regarding problems and provide assistance as necessary.

Working Conditions and Physical Demand as stated on official City job description

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time; moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; climbing, kneeling, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling; general manual dexterity; adequate speech, vision, and hearing required; must be able to operate assigned equipment and vehicles and maintain the ability to crawl into 21” pipes and up

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.

Heavy Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Salary : $25 - $31