Crew Leader (Street Maintenance-Concrete)

City of Kingsport•Kingsport, TN

11h

About The Position

The Crew Leader coordinates and is responsible for assigned work with crew members at a work site or on a specific Public Works project or task. The role oversees and monitors crew activities, ensures workers understand procedures, trains and coaches maintenance workers, and ensures work is completed according to standard specifications, operating procedures, and established quality and completion standards. The Crew Leader schedules and monitors assignments, discusses job requirements with a supervisor, and performs skilled, semi-skilled, equipment-operation, and manual work in the assigned field. The role safeguards and distributes project equipment and supplies, helps ensure job-site safety and regulatory compliance, supports documentation and asset management, and interacts professionally with citizens. It also assists the Foreman with project schedules and employee evaluations, mentors new employees, participates in emergency operations, and performs other duties as assigned. The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience equivalent to two years of full-time work in the assigned area.
Thorough knowledge of department regulations and state and federal regulatory requirements in the assigned field.
Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used in the assigned area.
Knowledge of the job to be performed and the required workmanship standards.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety practices.
Knowledge of general principles, practices, methods, and materials used in public works maintenance and repair work, projects, and functions.
Ability to perform manual work involving periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
Skill in supervising and inspecting subordinate employees' work.
Skill in operating light and heavy equipment.
Skill in keeping records and preparing simple reports.
Ability to communicate instructions clearly and understand and carry 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.
Internal candidates must possess a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at a level appropriate to the assigned area.
External candidates must possess or successfully obtain a CDL at a level appropriate to the assigned area within six months of their employment date; failure to meet this condition of employment may result in termination.

Nice To Haves

Some supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and monitor activities of assigned crew members.
Ensure crew members understand proper procedures.
Train and coach maintenance workers and encourage them to learn new skills.
Ensure accurate completion of work in accordance with standard specifications and operating procedures.
Schedule and monitor crew work and assignments at job sites to ensure timely completion of tasks and projects.
Discuss job requirements with the supervisor and receive advice and direction.
Perform skilled, semi-skilled, equipment-operation, and manual work in the assigned field.
Safeguard and distribute equipment and supplies needed for projects.
Perform maintenance staff duties at the work site as needed to ensure established completion and quality standards are met.
Ensure job sites meet safety and regulatory requirements, including traffic, trench, and pedestrian requirements.
Assist with TN811 calls and updates for supervised job sites.
Complete daily documentation through Cartegraph to support inventory control and asset management.
Assist the Foreman in developing project completion schedules.
Assist the Foreman with annual employee evaluations.
Interact professionally with citizens at job sites.
Ensure regulatory compliance through proper planning and documentation, including ADA and pesticide requirements.
Attend training as needed to maintain compliance with safety and regulatory requirements and required certifications.
Assist in emergency operations related to the assigned area.
Mentor new employees.
Perform additional duties as assigned.