Crew Chief - Storm Water Maint & Ops

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crew Chief is the first level of a two-level series in the Storm Water Maintenance & Operations department. The position leads assigned staff and crews, prioritizes and assigns work, trains personnel in safe and effective equipment use, monitors work quality and contractor performance, maintains records, and ensures compliance with safety procedures. Duties vary according to assignment and may include storm/sewer, street, parks, grounds, forestry, traffic, waste-resource, and construction-related maintenance and operations. The position may be reassigned to any division within the department and is essential during inclement weather, requiring the employee to report to or remain at work when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head. The position is based at 900 E. 11th Street. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (EST), though hours may vary with work assignments or projects. It is non-exempt and pays GS.08, $23.19–$28.02 per hour. The role requires regular attendance, maintaining effective relationships with coworkers, managers, staff, and citizens, and completing essential functions on time, with or without reasonable accommodations. Pre-employment screening includes a background check, drug screening, lift test, TB screening questionnaire and skin test, physical screening, DOT Clearinghouse, HepB titer, fingerprinting, and CJIS check.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience in building, custodial, maintenance-related services, parks maintenance, upkeep of Ross's Landing, Public Works emergency-related services, sewer construction and/or maintenance, or street cleaning; equivalent combinations of experience and education are accepted.
May be required to possess and maintain a valid Class D driver's license.
Depending on assignment, may be required to possess and maintain a valid Class A, Class A restricted, or Class B commercial driver's license; an air-brake restriction may also be disallowed.
Knowledge of supervisory principles; street, building, parks, grounds, and landscape maintenance and/or construction; basic masonry techniques; mechanical and plumbing principles; applicable tools, equipment, and vehicles; customer service; inventory management; and safe work methods.
Skill in monitoring and evaluating subordinate staff, prioritizing and assigning work, handling hazardous materials, entering confined spaces, maintaining inventory, performing manual labor, operating trade-related tools and equipment, interpreting maps or technical documents, following safe work practices, cleaning and maintaining storm/sewer lines, troubleshooting sewer systems, tree care operations, and communicating effectively.
Ability to meet regular attendance requirements and maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, coworkers, managers, and citizens.
Physical capacity for activities including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Ability to perform work with stated force demands ranging from medium work (up to 50 pounds occasionally) through very heavy work (over 100 pounds occasionally), depending on the work performed.
Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned staff and crews; address employee concerns and contribute to counseling, discipline, and performance appraisals.
Prioritize and assign work orders according to available resources and time.
Instruct and train personnel in proper, efficient, and safe equipment use; regularly inspect assigned equipment for safe operation and ensure proper maintenance.
Complete and maintain records and reports, including human-resources documentation and accident reports.
Inspect work sites to verify assigned work is completed properly.
Monitor contractors to ensure work orders are completed according to contract specifications.
Establish safe work zones and ensure personnel follow safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
Requisition supplies and parts to replenish stock.
As assigned, lead or assist with Public Works work such as collecting and loading brush and trash, traffic operations and sign work, street cleaning, right-of-way mowing, parks and recreational facility maintenance, grounds maintenance, waste-resource and plant maintenance, asphalt and concrete construction, and urban forestry operations.
Operate machinery, equipment, and tools as needed and plan or coordinate their regular maintenance and repairs.
For forestry crew assignments, develop safe work plans, communicate with crew members, maintain schedules, direct crews to new locations, train new hires in City procedures, coordinate with the General Supervisor, and complete paperwork.
For CBD assignments, coordinate garbage and recycling management for special events and add mulch to tree wells as needed.
Use, carry, and answer a cell phone as determined by job duties and the department head.
Report to or remain at work during inclement-weather administrative closings when directed by the Department Head.
Perform other duties as assigned.