Public Works Crew Leader

This position provides leadership and supervision of Public Works Specialist in all aspects relating to the construction and maintenance of typical municipal infrastructure and facilities: water, wastewater, streets, drainage, and parks facilities. This position receives guidance from the Public Works Director with respect to general objectives in the majority of tasks and projects assigned.

• Manage, coordinate, and evaluate the work of Public Works Specialists related to specific tasks assigned by the Public Works Director.
• Assist and make recommendations to the Public Works Director regarding short and long range planning.
• Prepare and prioritize list of infrastructure and facilities repair and replacement needs as assigned.
• Advise subordinates on policies, work methods, and materials used in construction and maintenance.
• Prepare various reports, maintain established budgets, implement policy ideals, and recommend procedures for the Director.
• Recommend the purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Confer with the Public Works Director on all private or public infrastructure projects.
• Assure compliance with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations set forth by the City Manager and the Code of Ordinances.
• Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.

• Perform as responsible steward of the public trust and strive for excellence in public service.
• Act in a civil, respectful manner at all times to citizens, co-workers, and others.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Report all unsafe activities to Public Works Director, human resources, and/or City Manager.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and city goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skill.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Responsible for adhering to all City of Lucas Purchasing Policies while performing purchasing tasks.
• Assists in preparing, overseeing, and managing the Public Works Department related budgets as directed by the Public Works Director.

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Must have the ability to pass accredited courses in construction and in maintenance.
• Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets technical procedures and regulations.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of people, customers, and general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as the fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situation.
• Ability to solve practical problems where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instruction in the following forms: written, oral, schematic diagram, and schedule.
• Proficient, or able to become proficient, personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Ability to handle more than one project simultaneously.
• Diagnose and repair failures in public infrastructure and facilities.
• Operate, repair, and install water connections system components including wastewater mains, clean outs, valves, pumps, lift stations, manholes, flow meters, and related appurtenances.
• Ability to inspect pumps, motors, waterlines, wet wells, valves, and various water collection system appurtenances.
• Supervise the repair, operation, and maintenance of public infrastructure, facilities, equipment controls, and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Interpret maps, drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Keep daily logs of…