Street Maintenance Crew Leader

Position: STREET MAINTENANCE CREW LEADER

The employee receives assignments from the Streets and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for directing assigned crews on their daily work assignments related to street and asphalt repair, sidewalk construction and maintenance, and stormwater drainage system maintenance. Employee performs maintenance inspections on assigned equipment, notifies supervisor of equipment failures, and may assist with repairs. Employee performs other routine manual labor as assigned.

The employee may serve as a work crew leader for specific tasks or assigned projects, and may be responsible for planning, scheduling, assigning personnel, and procuring material to complete assigned projects. This is a highly experienced and highly skilled job. Employee assists in training newer employees and serves as the crew leader at work sites. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background check and random drug screens.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
Equipment Maintenance. Assists in the general maintenance of City equipment used in road construction and maintenance.

Ensures assigned crew(s) perform pre-work safety inspections of equipment. Works with supervisor and crews to schedule preventative maintenance and service needs of all trucks and equipment.

Performs minor repairs to assigned equipment

Performs daily and monthly safety and maintenance vehicle inspections on assigned equipment.

Reports equipment maintenance status to the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
Department Operations and Manual Labor. Performs manual labor tasks following departmental policies and procedures to ensure proper maintenance and efficient operations of the department.

Performs road and ROW repair and maintenance activities.

Constructs molds and forms to work with concrete.

Uses concrete saws and other drills and skill saws.

Ensures proper signage is visible during assigned operations.

Shovels asphalt, rocks, dirt, and other materials during road repairs

Performs flagman duties, as needed, while on road maintenance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
Crew Leader. Employee leads work crews in assigned projects or work tasks.

Receives project assignments from supervisor, possibly through automated work order system.

Instructs and directs laborers and other construction/maintenance helpers. Inspects work assignments, coaches and/or counsels employees.

Ensures work crews observe safety standards and maintain a safe work environment.

Assists supervisor with coordinating, planning, scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work of assigned crew. Makes recommendations for long-term and short-term department goals

Conducts training for new employees in the correct procedures for street, sidewalk, and drainage maintenance and repair, while ensuring proper use of safety equipment

Supports supervisor in conducting periodic safety briefings for work crews.

Supports supervisor with line locate services before commencing digging of trenching operations

Assists supervisor in planning projects, and all phases of street and concrete maintenance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
Street Maintenance and Repair Operations (as assigned). Operates heavy equipment to repair and maintain City streets, and ROW. Utilizes heavy and specialized equipment to maintain and repair the City drainage system, including pipes, ditches, and culverts.

Oversees maintenance and repair projects of City roads, sidewalks, and drainage systems

Oversees the maintenance and clearing of ROW and drainage. Determines easement guidelines prior to initiating work. Marks off the work site and parameters.

Maintains and repairs City streets.

Repairs potholes in City streets.

Installs and repairs curbs.

Constructs and repairs sidewalks.

Performs standard repairs on roads and drains.

Installs and repairs drains and culverts; measures and installs pipes.

Uses special equipment to measure grades and…