Public Works Crew Leader - Streets Division

to perform skilled work in a division of the public works department; to operate a variety of tools and equipment; to serve as crew leader for a field crew; and perform related duties as assigned.

this is the advanced journey level in the maintenance worker class series. Positions in this class are distinguished from the maintenance worker ii position in that they regularly lead a field crew, perform the most technically complex tasks in the assigned division, and are trained to operate a variety of heavy equipment.

• receives general supervision from the public works director and public works supervisor or designee.
• regularly exercises functional supervision over the maintenance workers i and ii.

essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following: (these functions may not be present in all positions in this classification. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.)

• perform skilled tasks relating to such activities as the installation, repair and maintenance of, sewer lines, streets and alleys, parks, , irrigation systems, street lights, signs, street sweeping, weed abatement, concrete sidewalk, concrete curb and gutter.
• operate various pneumatic, motorized and hand tools and equipment for purposes of preparing and back filling trenches; placing and maintaining water and sewer lines; street, alley, curb and walkways construction and maintenance; park construction and maintenance; and asphalt skin patching and pothole repairs.
• install and perform field repairs upon sprinkler systems, water and sewer systems, lift stations, gauges and meters.
• perform skilled tasks in the placement of concrete and asphalt, street striping, and slurry sealing.
• assist in tree trimming, street sweeping and horticultural activities and may assist in the coordination of trash collection services.
• contact residents concerning maintenance and service problems and assist supervisory personnel in the resolution of such problems.
• assist in the preparation of reports; maintain work records and documentation.
• regularly act as a leader of work crew.
• oversee contractor services for performance and resolve any field related issues as required.
• assist in the instruction of crew members in the proper manner and methods of various construction maintenance, repair and safety activities.
• may act as public works supervisor in their absence.
• perform related duties, as assigned.

to qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities, and enable the individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

a typical combination is:

• three (3) years in, parks and tree maintenance, streets and sanitation, or building maintenance.

• completion of high school or its equivalent.

specialized training and/or experience in maintenance, construction, supervision, management of employees in related fields is desirable.

• possession of a valid class c driver's license issued from the california department of motor vehicles.
• possession of a valid class a driver's license issued from the california department of motor vehicles is required prior to the completion on one year of employment.

the city of brea recruits, promotes, and hires without regard to race, color, religion, physical disability or condition, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, age or national origin, except in those specific instances whereby a…