Crew Foreman CDL

City of Chattanooga • Chattanooga, TN

15h • $25 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Crew Foreman CDL is a stand-alone position in the City of Chattanooga’s Department of Public Works. The incumbent performs supervisory and administrative duties while operating heavy equipment and overseeing maintenance and construction activities in the assigned area. The work may involve refuse, recyclables, brush and container management, streets, sewer and storm-water infrastructure, waste resources, parks, trails, outdoor courts and facilities. The position works under limited supervision and is essential during inclement weather, when the employee may be required to report to or remain at work despite administrative closings.

The foreman supervises staff and daily work, coordinates projects and resources, ensures compliance with safety requirements, and oversees equipment and inventory. The role also includes hands-on equipment operation, manual and technical work, administrative recordkeeping, and coordination with other departments, contractors, agencies and the public. The listed work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST); hours may vary according to assignments or projects. The work location is 4063 N. Hawthorne St., Chattanooga, Tennessee. This is a non-exempt position.

Requirements

• Four years of heavy-equipment operating experience, a valid Class A or Class B CDL with endorsements appropriate to the assignment, demonstrated proficiency with at least three types of heavy equipment, and two years leading a work crew and performing related administrative duties in maintenance or construction; alternatively, four years as a crew member and heavy-equipment operator in sewer/storm-water pipe and structure construction, installation and maintenance, two years of related OSHA safety training or experience, and some crew-lead and administrative experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with a minimum of three types of heavy equipment.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class A or Class B commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements for the assignment.
• Required Work Keys skills: Applied Mathematics Level 4, Locating Information Level 5, Observation Level 4, and Reading for Information Level 5, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Knowledge of supervisory and work-scheduling principles; heavy equipment and automated garbage trucks; relevant construction, maintenance and trade methods; sewer and storm-water systems; confined-space procedures; recordkeeping; applicable laws and regulations; budgeting; and safe work practices.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate staff, prioritize and assign work, develop and monitor budgets, prepare specifications, interpret technical specifications and plans, operate and maintain equipment, perform manual labor, identify and resolve hazards, train staff, ensure safety compliance, inspect work, maintain records and communicate effectively.
• May be required to obtain a Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP) certificate.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements and maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, coworkers, managers and citizens.
• Must perform essential job functions in a timely manner, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Pre-employment screening includes a background check, DOT drug screening and lift test.
• Must report to or remain at work during inclement-weather situations when required, even when administrative closings are announced.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct and evaluate assigned staff, including addressing employee concerns, assigning work, counseling and discipline, and completing performance appraisals.
• Supervise major Waste Management Division activities, including refuse collection, recyclables collection, brush collection and container management.
• Operate heavy equipment to perform assigned work and advance construction and maintenance projects; follow traffic laws and safety guidelines and monitor the work area for hazards.
• Coordinate daily work activities, prioritize and assign tasks, monitor progress, inspect completed work, assist with complex problems and provide technical expertise.
• Ensure compliance with established safety procedures, including OSHA and MUTCD requirements; monitor work zones and safety equipment and correct violations or deviations.
• Coordinate activities with other departments, contractors, outside agencies and other parties, and respond to requests from City departments.
• Develop long-term goals and projects; draft plans, blueprints and specifications; review project designs and coordinate with planners on capital projects.
• Plan and coordinate projects, including work orders, cost and effort estimates, scheduling, crew assignments, equipment and materials availability, and work-site inspections.
• Develop long-term maintenance schedules and perform preventive maintenance inspections.
• Oversee department equipment operation and maintenance, and train staff in proper equipment use and repair.
• Monitor equipment, supply and parts inventory; requisition materials, review specifications, inspect deliveries, and coordinate stock organization and restocking.
• Supervise and perform cleaning and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, tools and work areas; inspect equipment, monitor operation, report faults and coordinate repairs.
• Supervise and perform technical work installing and repairing sewer and storm-water pipes and structures, including staging materials and equipment and ensuring compliance with trenching and soil-safety requirements.
• Provide budgetary input, assess equipment needs, assist with budgets and bid specifications, prepare purchase orders and investigate accounting discrepancies.
• Perform administrative duties, including processing timesheets and leave requests, preparing payroll information, reporting accidents and injuries, reconciling vehicle-repair billing and maintaining logs.
• Maintain and update blueprints, construction plans, street and sewer maps and other documentation; provide field sketches and maintain the video library.
• Prepare, complete, review and process forms, reports, correspondence, logs, work requests, maps, diagrams and other records.
• Use computers and relevant software to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, and perform basic maintenance of computer systems and office equipment.
• Supervise and assist with manual department work, which may include garbage pickup, locating and uncovering manholes, troubleshooting, metal work, traffic control, flagging and moving heavy materials.
• Operate department machinery and tools, including air compressors, pneumatic tools, power and hand tools, mechanic tools, diagnostic equipment, meters and gauges.
• Transport, load and unload equipment and materials, and transport workers to work sites.
• Communicate by telephone or two-way radio and coordinate work with supervisors, staff, other departments, engineers, contractors, vendors, the public and other parties.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and professional developments; attend workshops and training as appropriate.
• Meet attendance requirements, maintain effective working relationships, accomplish essential functions in a timely manner, and perform other assigned duties; may be reassigned to another department division and may be required to use and answer a cell phone.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs, including access to a centralized health clinic and pharmacy.
• Professional development and opportunities for upward mobility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed