Equipment Operator Crew Leader

General Statement of Job

Under general supervision, this position may serve as a lead worker for the Tree Services, Spray Services, Program Services or Landscaping division. Reports to Equipment Operator Supervisor.

Primarily responsible for landscape maintenance of parks and recreation facilities to include the maintenance of municipal and school buildings; inspects and prepares job sites; assigns work according to maintenance schedules and work order requests; ensures the appropriate materials, automotive equipment, supplies, hand and power tools are obtained for each work assignment. Serves as the lead role for crew members consisting of city and temporary seasonal staff;

required to expertly operate and train on general landscaping equipment, to include but not limited to the following: backhoe, front end loader, chippers, walk behinds, crew cab, tractors, zero turn mowers, excavators, weed eaters, pruners and chain saws. Completes daily forms and documentation related to work performed; inventory, inspection, vehicle and equipment maintenance, route assignment and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) reporting;

remains current on policies, procedures and the safety measures and the proper maintenance of equipment. Ensures the safety of city equipment, private property, and others by following proper safety procedures to include watching for pedestrians, overhead utility lines and other obstructions; performs routine checks and preventive maintenance on equipment; identifies and reports equipment malfunctions; cleans equipment as needed; and assists in preparing and cleaning up after special events.

Performs other related work as required. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.

Knowledge of Job: Must be knowledgeable in landscape maintenance and care of equipment. Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to recreational activities and other work relate precautions.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercise immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts with all departments, co-workers and the public.

Quantity of Work: Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under “Essential Job Functions.”

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, policies, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance: Attends work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified i.e., poor communications, variance with policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve…