Crew Supervisor, Senior

Position

The purpose of this classification is to supervise the work activities and personnel of a crew engaged in the construction, maintenance, repair, and upkeep for city streets, sewer and storm water drainage systems, parks, and other public infrastructure. The duties and responsibilities of this classification are very similar to the Crew Supervisor class, however it is distinguished in that the incumbent is assigned the most difficult and complex projects, with an emphasis on high priority construction projects.

Senior Crew Supervisors will oversee all activities and crew members on site when multiple crews are assigned to the same project.

Supervises subordinates of assigned crew: directs work and allocates personnel; acts on employee problems, counseling or disciplining as appropriate; trains less experienced operators and crew workers; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and compiles and reviews timesheets.

Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work of crew: plans, prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management and completes required paperwork;

and obtain required permits.

Maintains a safe work zone that is free from hazards: monitors work environment and activities to enforce compliance with established safety procedures: inspects property, facilities, and equipment for safety and proper operation; distributes and utilizes precautionary safety equipment; oversees the setup of a safe work zones; and flags and directs traffic around work sites.

Coordinates availability of equipment, materials, tools and supplies needed for projects; maintains inventory of department supplies and equipment; initiates orders for new or replacement materials; provides budgetary input.

Consults with engineers, inspectors, plumbers, and other agencies to provide technical assistance and expertise.

Oversees and operates equipment as needed to advance projects relating to construction and maintenance of City roads, sewer and drainage systems, grounds, property, rights-of-way, and other infrastructure: operates heavy equipment and drives various equipment and vehicles; equipment is primarily driven and operated on-site, but does require some driving over public roads; maneuvers in and around traffic, crew workers, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles;

obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public.

Oversees and performs various manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance and repair projects, which may include repairing roads/asphalt, compacting road surfaces, installing/repairing pipe, constructing/repairing ditches, repairing/replacing drainage culverts, repairing potholes, constructing sidewalks, cutting pipes, installing fences, installing/repairing irrigation systems, mowing right-of-ways, cutting trees and brush, assembling facility equipment and structures, digging holes or trenches, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, flagging traffic, and picking up debris/litter.

Plans and implements maintenance activities to upkeep and maintain parks, landscape and sports fields; troubleshoots maintenance problems at parks; assists in performing maintenance task as needed; assists in maintaining landscape throughout parks; assists in maintaining playing fields in parks.

Supervises the setting up special events/activities; assists with traffic control and litter pickup; assists departments with moving heavy furniture, files, or other heavy materials.

Responds to and supervises response for emergency calls during inclement weather, or other emergency situations.

Receives, prepares or completes various forms and documentation, including work orders, time…