Crew Leader (Street Maintenance)

City of Kingsport•Kingsport, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate and be responsible for assigned work, along with crew members at a particular work site or on a specific project or task in Public Works.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of department regulations to ensure adherence to those standards
Thorough knowledge of State and Federal regulatory requirements in assigned field
Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used in area assigned
Knowledge and ability of job to be performed including the standards of workmanship required in assigned work field
Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety practices to apply and enforce
Knowledge of the general principles, practices, methods and materials used in public works and utilities maintenance/repair work, projects, and functions
Skill in supervising and inspecting work of subordinates
Skill in operating light and heavy equipment
Skill in keeping records and making simple reports
Skill in communicating instructions clearly and understanding/carrying out oral and written instructions
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with city staff, and the general public
Skill in operating and maintaining assigned heavy power tools and equipment
High school graduate or equivalent
Experience equivalent to two years full time work in assigned area
Internal Candidates must possess a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at a level appropriate to the area assigned
External Candidates must possess or successfully obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at a level appropriate to the area assigned within six (6) months of their employment date

Nice To Haves

Some supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees and monitors activities of assigned crew members
Ensures all crew members understand proper procedures
Trains and coaches maintenance workers while encouraging them to learn new skills
Completion of documentation, via Cartegraph, on a daily basis to ensure proper inventory control and asset management
Ensures accurate completion of work in accordance with standard specifications and operating procedures
Performs a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, equipment operation and manual work in the assigned field
Schedules and monitors work and work assignments of crew members at the job site to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks/projects
Safeguards and distributes all equipment and supplies needed for a project
Ability to perform all duties of maintenance staff at work/job site to ensure adherence with established completion and quality standards
Assist with TN811 calls and updates for job sites under their supervision
Ensures that jobsite meets all safety and regulatory requirements (traffic, trench, pedestrian, etc.)
Assist Foreman in Developing time schedules for completion of projects
Assist Foreman with annual evaluation of employees
Interact with citizens on the job site in a professional manner
Ensure regulatory compliance through proper planning and documentation; such as ADA, pesticide, etc.
Mentor new employees
Attend training as needed to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, as well as maintain required certifications
Assist in emergency operations related to the area
Performs other duties as assigned