Crew Leader - Public Works

the city of port st. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

this position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

under the general direction of the supervisor or administrator, schedules, directs, and leads work crews in maintaining, repairing, and construction of the storm water drainage system, streets, and pavement management system, and/or other city infrastructure. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the city.

the starting hourly rate for this position is $28.44 - $32.71 depending on qualifications.

this position is considered an "essential position" for the purpose of emergency management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during city of port st. Lucie emergencies, as determined by city administrators, the emergency manager, or city officials.

the following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• keeps the mission, vision, and values of the city of port st. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives; maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• assigns, allocates, oversees, and participates in the tasks and work of public works crews engaged in the repair, rework, maintenance, and construction of the storm water drainage systems, streets, and/or other city assets and infrastructure.
• provides oversight and guidance to heavy equipment operators, equipment operators, maintenance technicians, and maintenance workers involved in storm water drainage systems and/or streets and pavement management system to include repairs, maintenance, excavation, hauling materials, placing pvc liner, reinforced concrete culvert pipe, pvc culvert pipe, aluminum and steel culvert pipe, fill, gravel, sod, and/or street maintenance and repairs at various locations throughout the city.
• undertakes simple field survey measurements and checks grades including setting up and utilizing a “level instrument” and “survey rod” to read and interpret survey plans and data.
• knowledge of city drainage and/or streets system and the ability to read and understand maps.
• responsible for job site logistics and operations, maintenance of traffic (mot), record keeping, and assignment of individual tasks at job sites.
• answers homeowner questions under the direction of the supervisor and/or administrator concerning work being performed.
• keeps production and employee records, monitors employees and ensures that work is done correctly and on time.
• ensures that employees receive appropriate on-the-job training, and that all employees adhere to safe work practices and applies correct use of all safety equipment and personal protective safety gear.
• may oversee and/or assist with contracts and act as liaison to contractors and other entities.
• may be assigned working hours other than the standard day shift due to an emergency.
• other duties as may be assigned.

may oversee the work of non-supervisory employees. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the city’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty…