Crew Supervisor, Senior

Overview

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. Senior Crew Supervisors oversee the most difficult and complex projects with an emphasis on high priority construction projects and will supervise 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; handles 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 to meet objectives; ensures subordinates have the resources needed; monitors status of work and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff on complex or problem situations to provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management and completes required paperwork; and obtains required permits.
• Maintains a safe work zone free from hazards: enforces safety procedures; inspects property, facilities, and equipment for safety and proper operation; distributes and uses precautionary safety equipment; oversees safe work zone setup; and flags and directs traffic around work sites.
• Coordinates availability of equipment, materials, tools and supplies for projects; maintains inventory of department supplies and equipment; initiates orders for new or replacement materials; provides budgetary input.
• Maintains inventory of department equipment, tools, supplies and materials; coordinates availability of equipment, materials, tools and supplies; initiates requests for new or replacement materials.
• Consults with engineers, inspectors, plumbers, and other agencies to provide technical assistance and expertise.
• Oversees and operates equipment as needed to advance projects related 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; adheres to traffic laws and safety guidelines; monitors the immediate environment to ensure the safety of the operator, other workers, equipment, and the public.
• Performs various manual work functions related to construction, maintenance and repair projects, including repairing roads/asphalt, installing/repairing pipe, constructing/repairing ditches, repairing/replacing drainage culverts, repairing potholes, constructing sidewalks, cutting pipes, installing fences, irrigating 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 parks, landscapes and sports fields; troubleshoots maintenance problems at parks; assists in maintaining landscape and playing fields in parks.
• Supervises the setup of 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 cards, maintenance reports, spray records, diagrams, maps, manuals, reference materials, and other documents; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; communicates with citizens and the general public regarding road projects and activities; communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
• Operates related equipment including a motor grader, backhoe, dump truck, roller, crack sealer, pick-up truck, loader, dozer and other equipment to complete essential functions; inspects and monitors equipment operation to ensure safety in operation.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

• High school diploma or…