Crew Leader; Street Maintenance

Coordinate and be responsible for assigned work, along with crew members at a particular work site or on a specific project or task in Public Works.

• Oversees and monitors activities of assigned crew members;
• Discusses job requirements with and receives advice and direction from supervisor;
• Ensures all crew members understand proper procedures;
• Trains and coaches maintenance workers while encouraging them to learn new skills;
• Completion of documentation, via Cartegraph, on a daily basis to ensure proper inventory control and asset management;
• Ensures accurate completion of work in accordance with standard specifications and operating procedures;
• Performs a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, equipment operation and manual work in the assigned field;
• Schedules and monitors work and work assignments of crew members at the job site to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks/projects;
• Safeguards and distributes all equipment and supplies needed for a project;
• Ability to perform all duties of maintenance staff at work/job site to ensure adherence with established completion and quality standards;
• Assist with TN811 calls and updates for job sites under their supervision;
• Ensures that jobsite meets all safety and regulatory requirements (traffic, trench, pedestrian, etc.);
• Assist Foreman in Developing time schedules for completion of projects;
• Assist Foreman with annual evaluation of employees;
• Interact with citizens on the job site in a professional manner;
• Ensure regulatory compliance through proper planning and documentation; such as ADA, pesticide, etc.
• Mentor new employees;
• Attend training as needed to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, as well as maintain required certifications;
• Assist in emergency operations related to the area; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of department regulations to ensure adherence to those standards;
• Thorough knowledge of State and Federal regulatory requirements in assigned field;
• Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used in area assigned;
• Knowledge and ability of job to be performed including the standards of workmanship required in assigned work field;
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety practices to apply and enforce;
• Knowledge of the general principles, practices, methods and materials used in public works and utilities maintenance/repair work, projects, and functions;
• Skill in supervising and inspecting work of subordinates;
• Skill in operating light and heavy equipment;
• Skill in keeping records and making simple reports;
• Skill in communicating instructions clearly and understanding/carrying out oral and written instructions;
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with city staff, and the general public; and
• Skill in operating and maintaining assigned heavy power tools and equipment.

• High school graduate or equivalent;
• Experience equivalent to two years full time work in assigned area;
• Some supervisory experience preferred;
• Internal Candidates
  must possess a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at a level appropriate to the area assigned;
• External Candidates
  must possess or successfully obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at a level appropriate to the area assigned within six (6) months of their employment date. Failure to meet the conditions of employment may result in termination of employment.

The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations.