STREET MAINTENANCE CREW LEADER

Job Title

The employee receives assignments from the Streets and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for directing assigned crews on their daily work assignments related to street and asphalt repair, sidewalk construction and maintenance, and stormwater drainage system maintenance. Employee performs maintenance inspections on assigned equipment, notifies supervisor of equipment failures, and may assist with repairs. Employee performs other routine manual labor as assigned. The employee may serve as a work crew leader for specific tasks or assigned projects, and may be responsible for planning, scheduling, assigning personnel, and procuring material to complete assigned projects. This is a highly experienced and highly skilled job. Employee assists in training newer employees and serves as the crew leader at work sites. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background check and random drug screens.

Essential Functions

The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

Equipment Maintenance

Assists in the general maintenance of City equipment used in road construction and maintenance.

• Ensures assigned crew(s) perform pre-work safety inspections of equipment. Works with supervisor and crews to schedule preventative maintenance and service needs of all trucks and equipment.
• Performs minor repairs to assigned equipment
• Performs daily and monthly safety and maintenance vehicle inspections on assigned equipment.
• Reports equipment maintenance status to the supervisor.

Department Operations and Manual Labor

Performs manual labor tasks following departmental policies and procedures to ensure proper maintenance and efficient operations of the department.

• Performs road and ROW repair and maintenance activities.
• Constructs molds and forms to work with concrete.
• Uses concrete saws and other drills and skill saws.
• Ensures proper signage is visible during assigned operations.
• Shovels asphalt, rocks, dirt, and other materials during road repairs
• Performs flagman duties, as needed, while on road maintenance

Crew Leader

Employee leads work crews in assigned projects or work tasks.

• Receives project assignments from supervisor, possibly through automated work order system.
• Instructs and directs laborers and other construction/maintenance helpers. Inspects work assignments, coaches and/or counsels employees.
• Ensures work crews observe safety standards and maintain a safe work environment.
• Assists supervisor with coordinating, planning, scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work of assigned crew. Makes recommendations for long-term and short-term department goals
• Conducts training for new employees in the correct procedures for street, sidewalk, and drainage maintenance and repair, while ensuring proper use of safety equipment
• Supports supervisor in conducting periodic safety briefings for work crews.
• Supports supervisor with line locate services before commencing digging of trenching operations
• Assists supervisor in planning projects, and all phases of street and concrete maintenance

Street Maintenance and Repair Operations (as assigned)

Operates heavy equipment to repair and maintain City streets, and ROW. Utilizes heavy and specialized equipment to maintain and repair the City drainage system, including pipes, ditches, and culverts.

• Oversees maintenance and repair projects of City roads, sidewalks, and drainage systems
• Oversees the maintenance and clearing of ROW and drainage. Determines easement guidelines prior to initiating work. Marks off the work site and parameters.
• Maintains and repairs City streets.
• Repairs potholes in City streets.
• Installs and repairs curbs.
• Constructs and repairs sidewalks.
• Performs standard repairs on roads and drains.
• Installs and repairs drains and culverts; measures and installs pipes.
• Uses special equipment to measure grades and slope.

Non-Essential Function

Assists with City special events such as placing barricades and barriers. Responds to calls during hurricanes, inclement weather, or other emergency situations. Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience working in sidewalk construction and maintenance, working with concrete projects, and street repair and maintenance.
• Possess a current and valid Alabama Driver's License; must be insurable.
• May be required to obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Ability to work on-call rotation, overtime, weekends, or emergencies as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout City to perform job functions.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and an initial drug screen.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(* Can be acquired on the job; # As assigned)

• *Knowledge of City and department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of City streets, locations, and road and bridge systems.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to public roads, road work, and operation of equipment on roads and right of ways.
• Knowledge of a variety of road building materials and methods.
• Knowledge of basic civil engineering techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of grades and slopes; ability to use special equipment to measure.
• Knowledge of concrete work.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment and power tool maintenance.
• Extensive knowledge of practices applied in the use of a wide variety of heavy equipment for various maintenance and construction operations and utility installation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety rules including accident causation and prevention.
• Highly skilled in the operation of equipment assigned to permit maximum utilization of equipment capability, skill in operation of a wide variety of heavy equipment, particularly around public services like gas and power.
• Communication skills to effectively communicate internally and externally, both orally and in writing.
• Verbal skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, the general public, over the telephone and two-way radio.
• Leadership skills to serve as crew leader.
• Reading skills to understand and interpret daily schedule, traffic signs, and other road signs.
• Writing skills to clearly and neatly complete routine forms records, and notes using correct English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Math skills to perform basic calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Listening skills to understand and follow verbal instructions.
• Physical skills, strength, and coordination to perform required tasks.
• Hand/eye coordination skills to operate various machinery, power, and hand tools (i.e., chainsaw) and make fine adjustments.
• Ability to direct the activities of crew members as a crew leader.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Ability to acquire and maintain appropriate operator qualifications to perform all job requirements.
• Ability to work well with co-workers.
• Ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Ability to interact with the public in a calm and courteous manner.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to climb on top of and crawl under various vehicles as required.
• Ability to use computers and office productivity software.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio/communication device.
• Ability to use various power and hand tools.
• Ability to remain alert when operating vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to read maps, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Ability to drive.

Physical Demands

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such