Street Maintenance Crewleader

Street Maintenance Crew leader

Under basic supervision, coordinates and leads the daily activities of Public Works Department (PWD) street maintenance work crews; verifies that vehicles, equipment, and tools are used in compliance with all safety regulations and standard procedures.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leads work crews performing street maintenance activities; identifies and prepares equipment and materials required to meet job demands and complete work projects to meet PWD standards; assures that all safety rules, regulations, and PWD policies are observed on the job site.
• Coordinates and schedules staff, vehicles, and equipment; prioritizes and assigns tasks; reviews the work of assigned staff to assure that work assignments are completed according to specified work orders.
• Trains work crew in street maintenance procedures, techniques, and safety standards; instructs crew in the proper use and maintenance of equipment and tools; works with staff to correct performance deficiencies.
• Prepares daily activity reports, and material and equipment usage reports.
• Oversees ongoing work projects to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed, and that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Responds to emergency callouts resulting from severe weather, accidents, and other factors; oversees crew activity during emergency events; performs special tasks for public safety and property protection.
• Operates a variety of trucks and heavy equipment; coordinates the inspection and maintenance of vehicles and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Performs the duties of a Street Maintenance Worker as needed to meet workload demand.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Supports the divisional operations with regular and timely attendance.
• Must have and maintain a cell phone for City use to hold this position.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
High School Diploma or GED required. 2 years' work experience operating heavy motorized vehicles and maintenance equipment required.

Knowledge of:

• Materials, methods, tools and equipment used in maintenance of streets, roadways, and infrastructure.
• Operation, maintenance, and repair standards for heavy equipment and specialized vehicles.
• Federal and state safety rules and regulations, including OSHA, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and TX-DOT protocols and safety standards in hazardous traffic environments.
• Traffic laws and rules for vehicle and equipment operation on public streets.
• City geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks, and PWD facility locations.

Skill in:

• Leading work crews, reviewing work performed, and promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Controlling work sites, and establishing effective safety zones and traffic signage.
• Identifying and resolving street maintenance, safety, and mechanical problems.
• Using specialized tools and heavy motorized equipment to perform maintenance and repair work.
• Making routine operating adjustments, repairs, and preventive maintenance to assigned equipment.
• Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.

License and certification requirements:

• A Texas State Commercial Driver's License Class A with Tanker Endorsements is required.

Physical demands and working environment:
Work is performed indoors, outdoors, and at City facilities; requires moderate physical efforts, and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects; may be exposed to safety…