Crew Leader I - Litter Grant (Roads, Bridges & Engineering)

Shelby County Government • Memphis, TN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is funded by a grant for a duration of time as defined by the grantor. Works under general direction to supervise a group of unskilled and semi-skilled employees and assists in the completion of semi-skilled work activities at Roads and Bridges. Pay Grade: 43 Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of construction experience; of which two (2) years must be in a supervisory or lead capacity
• Tenth (10) grade education
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
• Must be in good physical condition: stooping, bending, lifting, and able to work in inclement weather is required.
• Must pass physical examination.
• Must submit to and pass drug and alcohol screening.
• Subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties.
• Must be a resident of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment (with specific exemptions for certain public safety/civil service employees).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Shelby County’s Road system.
• Knowledge of activities and project carried out by Shelby County Litter Program.
• Knowledge of equipment limitations and necessary preventive maintenance actions.
• Ability to lead and work with teams.
• Ability to deal with the public using courtesy and tact; ability to maintain communications written and verbal.
• Knowledge of safe operating procedures.
• Ability to identify when safe operating procedures require improvements or corrective actions pertaining to personnel and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Schedules daily roadside litter removal, solid waste collection and disposal for areas within Shelby County.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of a work crew or inmate work lines.
• Performs inspections of the work assigned to unskilled or semi-skilled employees.
• Participates as required in the clean-up of illegal dump sites.
• Prepares and submits daily work activity reports.
• Operates trucks and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Participates in various recycling events and needed functions.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED