What are the responsibilities and job description for the Street Maintenance Crew Leader position at Town of Clayton?
* Salary Grade SG107* * Recruitment Range: $45,253.00 - $56,498.00 *
** Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience **
* Work Location is 653 Hwy. 42 W., Clayton, NC (Johnston County) *
***This is a continuous posting and applications will be processed as they are received.***
The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Street Maintenance Crew Leader for the Public Works Streets Operations Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.
The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.
An employee in this class supervises crews engaged in a variety of work associated with streets, storm drainage, and right-of-way maintenance and other maintenance activities. Work includes leading a crew in patching asphalt, maintenance or construction of storm sewer system, sidewalks, or other tasks. Work also involves ensuring that crew members take proper tools, equipment and supplies to the work site and responsibility for work crews and their safety. The employee is subject to working in inside and outside environments including extreme hot and cold weather and to work hazards including loud noise, vibrations, moving mechanical parts, exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, poor ventilation, and oils. The employee must exercise judgement and initiative in carrying out assignments. Work is performed under regular supervision and is inspected for conformance to established standards, quality and productivity of work crews, and adherence to schedules and priorities.
- Supervises and participates in the maintenance and repair of streets, storm drainage, erection of street signs, maintenance of and rights-of-way and other public grounds, tree trimming, street cleaning, and other general public works maintenance.
- Coordinates the use of available equipment, materials and staff to obtain maximum effectiveness and economy; may respond to citizen requests and complaints.
- Participates in the training, safety, and performance coaching of division employees; insures application of safety regulations.
- Trains new workers; provides technical performance coaching and feedback, guidance, and leadership to crew members; insures proper work methods and safety practices.
- Participates and implements disciplinary actions in accordance with Town’s policy and procedures.
- Completes work orders; ensures that crews take necessary materials to work sites.
- Supervises and participates in snow or ice removal.
- Operates loaders, backhoes, track hoes, tractors, dump trucks, asphalt rollers, street sweeper, air hammers, tampers, trenchers, air compressors, vac-trucks, and all other related equipment.
- Leads and participates in the use of the Vac-truck and jetting machine to regularly clean storm drain lines, unstop blockages, and all other Town related needs
- Participates in the use of CCTV equipment to video and log storm drain lines to find issues or notate current conditions; keeps accurate records of locations and conditions
- Leads and participates in the execution of work zones according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and flags traffic.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of construction, repair, and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, storm drainage, and related rounds.
- Considerable knowledge of the use of related equipment and materials.
- Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work.
- Some knowledge of related engineering specifications and related environmental laws, including properties of asphalt, concrete and soils.
- Some knowledge of budgeting and purchasing procedures.
- Working knowledge of effective supervisory principles and practices and organizational personnel policies and procedures.
- Some knowledge of surveying principles and practices.
- Ability to read plans maps, and drawings and to set grade and fall on projects.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment associated with street construction and maintenance.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, subordinates and citizens.
- Ability to maintain and prepare accurate records.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Class A CDL with tanker and Pesticide License required.
- Considerable experience in street construction, storm drain maintenance, and repair, including heavy equipment operation, experience and some lead worker experience.
Depending on the position, the Town may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
*SUBMIT OFFICIAL APPLICATION USING THE TOWN'S CAREER WEBSITE*
https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/
***This is a continuous posting and applications will be processed as they are received.***
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To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume’s on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits.
When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.
Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.
Salary : $45,253 - $56,498
