Crew Leader; Street Maintenance-Concrete

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.

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.

• Oversees and monitors activities of assigned crew members;
• Ensures all crew members understand proper procedures;
• Trains and coaches maintenance workers while encouraging them to learn new skills;
• Ensures accurate completion of work in accordance with standard specifications and operating procedures;
• Schedules and monitors work and work assignments of crew members at the job site to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks/projects;
• Discusses job requirements with and receives advice and direction from supervisor;
• Performs a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, equipment operations and manual work in the assigned field;
• 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;
• Ensures that jobsite meets all safety and regulatory requirements (traffic, trench, pedestrian, etc.);
• Assist with TN811 calls and updates for job sites under their supervision;
• Completion of documentation, via Cartegraph, on a daily basis to ensure proper inventory control and asset management;
• 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 thru proper planning and documentation; such as ADA, pesticide, etc.;
• 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;
• Mentor new employees; and
• Perform additional 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 maintenance/repair work, projects, and functions;
• Skill in performing manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions;
• 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;
• 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.