Crew Leader

Job Title

Job Description

Veterans' Preference Applies EEO Statement The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services. Non-Smoking The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum. This is skilled work in leading crews that are responsible for repairing, inspecting, constructing, and/or maintaining any of the following: gravity mains, manholes, raw water wells, water and sewer network, storm sewers, catch basins, sidewalk repairs and replacements, asphalt and concrete applications, landscape and grounds keeping operations and/or routine maintenance and manual work in the care and upkeep of City facilities. This work involves monitoring and providing detailed reporting of all work performed. Work is performed under general supervision.

Essential Job Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Lead and instruct staff in installation, repair and preventative maintenance in various assigned activities as described under General Purpose and Description (above).
• Prepare routine reports, written work orders and maintain records.
• Accurately relate daily assignment of work and review/discussion of completed jobs to crew(s).
• Assist in training and ensure quality workmanship of the crew(s).
• Coordinate work with other crews to maintain deadlines and safety practices.
• May perform heavy manual functions, if required.
• May set up and operate laser and sight alignment and leveling tools, if required.
• May operate a mower, backhoe, end load, box-blade truck or large dump truck, if required.
• Perform semi-skilled tasks in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, dry wall, concrete, tile and patch, air conditioning work, safety inspections as assigned.
• Move furniture and other objects; assist in normal clean-up activities as assigned.
• Open facilities to set up chairs and tables for activities as assigned.
• Foster positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Three (3) years of professional, verifiable experience in work specified in the General Purpose and Description.
• Previous crew leader, foreman or supervisor experience preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Must have a Florida Driver's license with satisfactory driving record and possess a valid Florida Driver's License, Class B, CDL, with airbrakes and tanker endorsements excluding Parks Maintenance, Clean and Safe, and Utility Maintenance Divisions. These divisions must possess a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.

Water/Sewer Network Divisions :

• Must possess a Water Distribution Operator III License or higher issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Knowledge of landscape and turf or water and sewer preventative maintenance. Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions of the work. Ability to prepare clear written reports and record keeping. Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions. Ability to supervise crews. Skill in the safe use, operation and maintenance of hand and power tools, trucks, pumps and equipment.

It is the policy of the City of Delray Beach that persons having a CDL and participating in activities regulated by DOT are subject to drug testing and alcohol testing. The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 requires alcohol and drug testing of safety-sensitive employees in aviation, motor carriers, railroad, and mass transit industries. Provisions of this policy are based upon said Act and the relevant federal regulations applicable to the Act. As a condition of employment, The City of Delray Beach reserves the right to require all employees having a CDL and performing safety-sensitive activities regulated by DOT, to submit at any time to drug and/or alcohol testing to determine the presence of prohibited substances.

The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues

Comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.