11102 - Crew Leader Maintenance

Virginia Department of Transportation•Prince George, VA

About The Position

Oversee and perform a variety of simple to complex roadway maintenance activities. Supervise a crew and provide technical guidance to crew members performing maintenance activities and equipment operation. Serve as a member and leader of a work crew performing a combination of skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance and manual labor tasks in order to maintain Virginia's roadways. How you will contribute: Communication: Effectively communicate with citizens, public officials, state employees and business people demonstrating sensitivity for their opinions and suggestions. Respond with accurate and complete information to inquiries and requests. Communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with customers. Provide customers with Information related to the status of their work requests as required. May require travel and work outside of the traditional district boundaries which may cause a temporary change to the work schedule. Emergency Operations: Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other types of emergency operations. Clear roadways of snow, ice and debris, as well as accident clean-up. Provide traffic control. May supervise shift operations in emergencies. Emergency Operations: Supervise emergency operations to ensure the safe operation of roadways. Support emergency operations including storm damage repairs, clearing roadways of snow, ice and debris, accident clean-up, and providing traffic control during and after normal working hours. Equipment Operation: Demonstrate considerable skill and expertise as an operator in the proper and safe use of all equipment. Apply specialized knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance techniques, materials, and specifications to perform more complex tasks. Perform and instruct crew in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on equipment and tools. Ensure equipment is properly and safely maintained. May demonstrate the hands-on use, operation, maintenance, and small repair of equipment. Perform snow and ice removal and other emergency response activities. Complete pre-trips inspections for vehicles and equipment operated. Job Safety: Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Ensure crew has proper personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.) and train crew members in proper safety methods. Promote safety as a top priority, and continuously monitor work site to ensure safety procedures are followed. Maintain work sites to ensure safety of work crew, landowners, and the traveling public. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Take corrective action when unsafe conditions are identified. Leadership: Assist the Area Superintendent in planning for the maintenance program, special projects, and personnel needs. Investigate and recommend solutions to operations and maintenance complaints. Estimate repair, construction and materials costs. Assist in ordering, storing and utilizing AHQ materials. Assist and advise crew on difficult and unusual problems when necessary. Leadership: Conduct on-the-job training and recommend additional training needs to Area Headquarters Superintendent. Provide constructive feedback on job performance of work crew. Assist with record keeping and administrative tasks. May serve as back-up to Area Headquarters supervision and may represent the AHQ at meetings. May serve in a supervisory capacity during emergencies. Manual Labor: Participate as a leader or working member of the crew in order to complete projects and accomplish objectives. Perform manual labor and other maintenance tasks as needed for project completion. Complete assigned work as instructed in established time frames. Preventative Maintenance: Lead or perform maintenance repair, replacement, preventative maintenance. Complete or oversee pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated. Provide Leadership in Traffic Control Devices: Work with supervisors and managers at assigned locations to plan, schedule, supervise and perform the placement, maintenance and removal of traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc., according to the MUTCD. Receive and respond to work orders. Order and track inventory and maintain records. Provide Leadership in Traffic Control: Work with supervisors and managers at assigned locations to plan, schedule, oversee and perform the placement, maintenance and removal of traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc., according to the MUTCD. Receive and respond to work orders. Order and track inventory and maintain records. Records Preparation and Management: Prepare and maintain program and project documentation. Assist in the preparation of budget reports, data and records. Assist in forecasting additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies. Monitor expenditures and recommend adjustments as needed. Safety: Identify proper work site protection techniques. Ensure workplace safety by identifying hazards and making suggestions for improvement. Wear proper personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.). Ensure equipment is used properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follow VDOT Safety Regulations and Practices. Schedule and Perform Work: Schedule assignments received from supervisor according to dates or priority. Identify proper procedures and work assignments. Review work to ensure activities are performed correctly. Provide input to supervisor regarding employee performance. Supervision: Schedule and direct the activities of personnel and equipment in a safe and efficient manner to accomplish planned and assigned work within established timeframes. Assign daily work and monitor work performed; provide onsite direction and guidance; complete daily work reports including time, equipment and materials. Participate in staff development activities to include on-the-job training, identify additional training needs, and provide input to staff performance evaluations. Work with others to provide new ideas and improvements. Perform an IMS analysis related to ordering road stock to determine the best quantity to order. Traffic Control: Provide traffic control in support of maintenance operations. Install and remove traffic signs and other warning devices in a timely and appropriate manner. Flag traffic to ensure a safe and effective work zone. Vehicle and Equipment Operations and Preventive Maintenance: Demonstrate considerable skill in the operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment (light, medium and heavy duty) to perform roadway maintenance and construction activities. Apply specialized knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance techniques. Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance. Complete pre-trips inspections for vehicles and equipment operated. Worker Productivity: Document and report on daily crew activities, accomplishments, time and material usage. Monitor contractor performance; review and approve documentation associated with work activities.

Requirements

Ability to perform heavy manual labor
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
Ability to compile and analyze data; complete reports and records, requiring business, English and math skills
Ability to compile data, prepare reports and maintain records
Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment
Ability to perform heavy manual labor and use hand and power tools
Ability to plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower, materials and equipment needed to accomplish the job
Ability to plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower, materials, and equipment needed to accomplish the job
Ability to provide on-site direction and technical guidance
Ability to provide technical direction and guidance to skilled, semi-skilled and manual laborers
Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to read and interpret highway plans, sketches and technical documents
Ability to track daily accomplishments, prepare written reports and documents
Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures
Considerable skill in the operation and maintenance of hand-held and power tools
Considerable skill in the operation of light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment used for highway maintenance and emergency maintenance operations
Demonstrated ability to plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower, materials and equipment needed to accomplish the job
Knowledge and application of work zone safety, traffic controls and flagging operations to include the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods and procedures
Knowledge of inventory and budgeting practices
Knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and programs related to roadway construction and maintenance
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices with ability to supervise others to include performance management
Skill in coordinating and scheduling daily work, personnel and equipment
Ability to provide technical direction and guidance to a variety of laborers and oversee their work
Skill in operating computers and navigating software applications
Skill in operation and maintenance of light, medium and heavy duty equipment used for highway maintenance and emergency operations
Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers
Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand held and power tools
Skill in the use of computers and software applications
Ability to interpret and apply work zone safety and traffic control manuals
Ability to lead, direct, oversee the work of others and train others
Basic knowledge of inventory procedures
Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance and construction practices and procedures
Safety shoes required
Skill operating and maintaining light and medium trucks and equipment

Nice To Haves

A combination of training, experience, or education in Construction or related field desired
Basic Tree Cutting & Chainsaw Operator CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course Commercial Driver' License (CDL)
Emergency operations experience to include snow-removal, storm damage, and accident clean-up
Experience applying inventory practices and procedures
Experience in roadway maintenance activities
Experience in roadway maintenance and repair
Experience in work zone set-up, traffic controls and flagging to include using the MUTCD or similar regulations
Experience overseeing the work of others
Experience leading and training work crews
Experience preparing reports and keeping records
Experience using computers and software applications
Flagger Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with citizens, public officials, state employees and business people
Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other types of emergency operations
Supervise emergency operations to ensure the safe operation of roadways
Demonstrate considerable skill and expertise as an operator in the proper and safe use of all equipment
Perform and instruct crew in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on equipment and tools
Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques
Assist the Area Superintendent in planning for the maintenance program, special projects, and personnel needs
Conduct on-the-job training and recommend additional training needs to Area Headquarters Superintendent
Participate as a leader or working member of the crew in order to complete projects and accomplish objectives
Lead or perform maintenance repair, replacement, preventative maintenance
Work with supervisors and managers at assigned locations to plan, schedule, supervise and perform the placement, maintenance and removal of traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc., according to the MUTCD
Prepare and maintain program and project documentation
Schedule assignments received from supervisor according to dates or priority
Schedule and direct the activities of personnel and equipment in a safe and efficient manner to accomplish planned and assigned work within established timeframes
Provide traffic control in support of maintenance operations
Demonstrate considerable skill in the operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment (light, medium and heavy duty) to perform roadway maintenance and construction activities
Document and report on daily crew activities, accomplishments, time and material usage