Public Works Crew Leader

REPORTS TO: Operations Coordinator

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System – Requires satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period

PAY GRADE: 116

SAFETY SENSITIVE: CDL – Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance

The purpose of this job is to supervise and direct the construction, maintenance and improvements of streets and drainage systems. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising, training and evaluating work teams, scheduling and assigning work, preparing reports, cost estimates, responding to citizen complaints, and performs additional tasks as assigned.

WORK SCHEDULE: Tuesday - Friday, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy. High school diploma or equivalent with four years of experience or training in heavy equipment operations, streets and drainage systems, or construction and maintenance required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

One year of supervisory experience is required.

Must possess a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License Class "A" with tanker endorsement.

Must be able to meet the current training requirements for this position as set forth in the Streets & Drainage Certification Program within the required time frame.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, handling all employee concerns, directing work assignments, counseling and disciplining employees when necessary, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Directs work assignments of assigned personnel in the construction, maintenance and improvement of streets and drainage systems in any capacity required (e.g., grading, asphalt, concrete, tree removal, storm response).
• Reviews work orders and recurring work, plans, organizes and schedules daily workflow of an assigned crew.
• Reviews and prepares job sites for work, reviews and interprets blueprints, engineering drawings or job specifications, ensures utilities are properly marked, determines supplies and manpower requirements and limitations of projects, and makes design recommendations if necessary in order to complete the repairs/construction as requested.
• Handles employee issues, reviews employment applications, conducts interviews, makes hiring recommendations, approves leave, completes employee performance evaluations and appraisals, counsels and recommends disciplinary actions.
• Sets grades using a level, calculates material needs (asphalt, concrete, etc.), operates and/or transports assigned equipment to and from work sites, prepares cost estimates for projects, prepares and makes daily log book entries, completes weekly reports and assists with providing information for division reports and may advise on equipment specification requirements.
• Trains employees in the areas of safety, operation and maintenance of assigned tools, equipment and vehicles, roadside and traffic operations, commercial drivers license and ensures employees understand and are fully trained in street and drainage construction and maintenance techniques.
• Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment and tools as required (e.g., backhoe, front end loader, roller, tandem dump truck, tamp, trenchers, bushhogs, shoring equipment, jackhammer, chain saw, air compressor, and other equipment as required).
• Oversees and directs the routine maintenance of equipment and vehicles, such as lubrication and checking air, oil, water, and other fluids.
• Assists in establishing goals, objectives and performance targets, monitors work team performance and utilizes management practices to achieve goals and objectives.
• Responds to emergency and stand-by calls on a…