Streets & Drainage Crew Leader

Job Summary

Oversees, leads, and participates in the activities of an assigned crew responsible for performing general street and drainage maintenance for the City of Bryan.

• Operates equipment such as backhoes, steel wheel rollers, skid steer loaders, excavators, rubber tire loaders, Gradalls, single man pothole patchers, 8 and 14 cubic yard dump trucks, vac-con trucks, and other departmental equipment as necessary to perform street and drainage maintenance.
• Leads and participates in work activities of assignment and/or assigned personnel ensuring that crew activities are conducted within scheduled time frames with materials and manpower utilized to the fullest capability.
• Responsible for tools, equipment, and uniforms assigned to the crew.
• Performs routine inspections and proper preventative maintenance of equipment; reports equipment problems and needs to Foreman.
• Reports personnel issues to Foreman and provides input for performance reviews of personnel.
• Responsible for job safety, crew efficiency, and communication with residents at the worksite.
• Participates in correction of operational and safety deficiencies; assists in enforcement of City and Department policies.
• Responds to and attempts to resolve citizen/customer complaints; acts as customer service contact.
• Communicates City ordinances and policies to team and residents in an effort to educate proper disposal procedures.
• Assesses on-site issues, makes appropriate decisions regarding the issues, and directs team and/or citizens to remedy the problem.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least five (5) years of experience involving light/heavy equipment operation.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

Texas Class A or B commercial driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system, or the ability to obtain a CDL within the timeframe set by the department.