Crew Leader Maintenance

Serve as a member and leader of a work crew performing a combination of skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance and manual labor tasks in order to maintain Virginia's roadways.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to compile data, prepare reports and maintain records.
• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and use hand and power tools.
• Ability to plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower, materials, and equipment needed to accomplish the job.
• Ability to provide on-site direction and technical guidance.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret highway plans, sketches and technical documents.
• Ability to track daily accomplishments, prepare written reports and documents.
• Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Considerable skill in the operation and maintenance of hand-held and power tools.
• Considerable skill in the operation of light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment used for highway maintenance and emergency maintenance operations.
• Knowledge and application of work zone safety, traffic controls and flagging operations to include the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Knowledge of inventory and budgeting practices.
• Knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and programs related to roadway construction and maintenance.
• Skill in coordinating and scheduling daily work, personnel and equipment. Ability to provide technical direction and guidance to a variety of laborers and oversee their work.
• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

• Emergency Operations:
  Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other types of emergency operations. Clear roadways of snow, ice and debris, as well as accident clean-up. Provide traffic control. May supervise shift operations in emergencies.
• Equipment Operation:
  Demonstrate considerable skill and expertise as an operator in the proper and safe use of all equipment. Apply specialized knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance techniques, materials, and specifications to perform more complex tasks. Perform and instruct crew in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on equipment and tools. Ensure equipment is properly and safely maintained. May demonstrate the hands-on use, operation, maintenance, and small repair of equipment.
  
  Perform snow and ice removal and other emergency response activities. Complete pre-trips inspections for vehicles and equipment operated.
• Job Safety:
  Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Ensure crew has proper personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.) and train crew members in proper safety methods. Promote safety as a top priority, and continuously monitor work site to ensure safety procedures are followed. Maintain work sites to ensure safety of work crew, landowners, and the traveling public.
  
  Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Take corrective action when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Leadership:
  Conduct on-the-job training and recommend additional training needs to Area Headquarters Superintendent. Provide constructive feedback on job performance of work crew. Assist with record keeping and administrative tasks. May serve as back-up to Area Headquarters supervision and may represent the AHQ  serve in a supervisory capacity during emergencies.
• Manual Labor:
  Participate as a leader or working member of the crew in order to complete projects and accomplish objectives. Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed for project completion. Complete assigned work as instructed in established time frames.
• Preventative Maintenance:
  Lead or perform maintenance repair, replacement, preventative…