Summary
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to supervise, direct and manage street and maintenance crews and the operation of heavy equipment. This position is in concrete. Employees in this classification perform skilled and supervisory work. Position is responsible for maintenance, repair and construction of street, drainage systems, and alleys. Performs related work as required.
Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
Leads work activities of crew in the field; leadership duties including instructing, assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; monitoring standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; and recommending employee transfers and discipline as appropriate. Keeps supervisor informed of problems and developments.
Assists supervisor with employee interviews, performance appraisals, discipline, etc.
May issue tools and supplies as necessary and ensure safe working conditions within work areas.
Operates simple to moderately complex equipment, i.e. back hoes, loaders, paving machines, front-end loaders, gradalls, concrete vibrator, box blades, jack hammers, motor grader, skid steer loaders, sand spreader, track hoe, roller, milling machine and chip spreader.
Operates various types of trucks in the hauling and distribution of materials. May transport heavy equipment to and from job site.
Participates in establishing traffic control devices such as signs, barricades and cones. Guides traffic at work sites.
Schedules excavation of utility cuts.
Performs preventive and simple corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment.
Responds to emergency situations after hours or on weekends. Assists personnel under charge in all facets of tasks performed as needed.
Maintains operational records; schedules work orders; checks job sites. Calculates materials. Assists in preparation of monthly reports. Makes recommendations for budgetingneeds.
May assist in training new crew members. Directs personnel to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and City policies.
Performs related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS
The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments.
Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information, such as vehicle maintenance manuals, line locators, and City policy manuals.
Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; ability to utilize principles of fractions; ability to interpret graphs.
Requires ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
Requires the ability to exercise the judgment required in situations characterized by repetitive or short cycle operations covered by set procedures or sequences.
Requires the ability to perform coordinated movements involving placing and turning motions, such as operating back hoes, motor graders, box blades, roller, etc. In addition, requires the ability to utilize shovels, asphalt rakes, laser instruments, street saw, etc.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED required.
Valid Class A CDL license required.
National Incident Management System courses (Certificate IS-700 and IS-100) required.
Training with emphasis on and two (2) years experience efficiently operating simple to specialized equipment (i.e. chain saws, backhoes, loaders, paving machines, front-end loaders, gradalls, concrete vibrator, box blades and jack hammers).
Training with emphasis on and two (2) years experience efficiently operating various types of trucks in the hauling and distribution of materials.
Training with emphasis on and two (2) years experience in work zone traffic control such as flagging, lane closures, sign placements and road closure procedures.
Three (3) years experience in a leadership role in construction of new asphalt and concrete roads and maintenance of existing asphalt and concrete roads.
Three (3) years experience in the application of crack sealing streets.
Three (3) years experience in performing patching, making utility cuts and repairing base failures.
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior supervisor experience.
Physical Demands/Supplemental
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual, sound, and depth perception and discrimination and oral communications ability.
Environmental Factors: Tasks may require exposure to extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions, strong odors and/or smoke, and dust or pollen.
SUPPLEMENTAL
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.