Department of Public Works; DPW) Crew Leader Job Town of Oconomowoc Wisconsin USA,Management

Position
Description

Position Title

Department of Public Works (DPW) Crew Leader

Department

Public Works

Date Approved

January 29, 2024

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Union/Non-Union

Non-Union

Reports to

Public Works Director

Supervisory Position

Yes

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$30.00 - $37.00

OBJECTIVE

This is a supervisory position that is responsible for oversight of the daily tasks and activities involved in the Department of Public Works (DPW). Under direct supervision of the Public Works Director, this position provides support in planning and directing the safe, efficient, and effective operations of the department. Work includes, but is not limited to, oversight of snow and ice control operations, road and public right-of-way maintenance, cemetery operations and maintenance, parks maintenance, public facilities and grounds maintenance, stormwater infrastructure maintenance, and vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance.

This position involves performing supervisory functions and requires the use of judgment in carrying out work activities. The DPW Crew Leader leads, trains, schedules, and provides daily direction to members of the DPW work crew.

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:

Public Works Director

Supervises:
Provides supervision of daily tasks to DPW work crew and seasonal (temporary) employees.

Has work contacts with Department Heads, employees, co-workers, contractors, vendors, and the general public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Leads, trains, directs, and supports the DPW crew members to ensure assigned tasks are completed properly and as scheduled; performs daily on-site inspections to ensure assignments are completed efficiently and effectively, and in compliance with proper safety procedures; forwards personnel issues to the Public Works Director.

Delegates daily work activities for the DPW crew including snow and ice control operations, road and public right-of-way maintenance, cemetery operations and maintenance, parks maintenance, routine maintenance of public facilities, grounds maintenance, stormwater infrastructure maintenance, and vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance.

Works along with employees of the DPW as a “working foreman” when workload requires such participation.

Acts as the Summit Cemetery Sexton, with responsibility for the oversight of the Summit Cemetery, performing a variety of administrative, technical, and/or maintenance duties and serving as the point of contact for cemetery-related telephone, website, and in-person inquiries. Please refer to the Summit Cemetery Sexton job description for additional information.

Supervises the control and use of and assumes responsibility for all materials, supplies, and equipment used; approves procedures and activities for the proper operation and maintenance of equipment.

Receives, investigates and resolves complaints from the general public according to department policies; determine proper action to take, conferring with the Public Works Director as needed.

Communicates operational or maintenance problems to the Public Works Director and other Village departments when necessary.

Assures DPW crew members are properly trained in the use of vehicles, equipment, and tools and in the proper application of standard maintenance and repair methods and techniques; ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by supervising the cleaning and checking after use.

Prepares written reports concerning public works maintenance and repair activities; responsible for maintaining records of time, materials, and equipment usage and provides…