Crew Leader - Parks & Recreation

City of Ardmore•Ardmore, OK

8h•Onsite

About The Position

To lead, oversee, and participate in the work of crews responsible for public works services including the clean-up, repair and maintenance and/or construction of streets and area parks. Perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Requirements

Requires High School Diploma or GED
Two years performing maintenance work involving the operation of moderate to light construction and maintenance equipment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, commercial certified applicator of pesticides license.
Perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance tasks
Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time in unfavorable weather conditions
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities including walking, standing, bending, sitting for extended periods of time and operating various types of equipment or vehicles.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Operation and maintenance of various types of equipment and heavy equipment.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices; and use of hazardous chemical, herbicides and fertilizers.
Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen
Subject to post offer, pre-employment fit for duty examination
Subject to post offer, pre-employment criminal background check
Must be at least 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

Two years supervisor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate with supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within department.
Monitor workers to ensure their safety and to ensure safety regulations are followed, warning those who violate safety regulations.
Direct, assign, participate and review the work of employees providing maintenance and repairs for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
Operate, maintain and repair any type of heavy equipment or equipment used in maintenance or repairs of streets and parks.
Identify needs for assigned projects.
Estimate time, materials and equipment required and request materials as needed.
Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner. Provide information within area of assignment and resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Maintain any daily logs or operation records and file reports as needed.
Perform duties related to the installation, maintenance, repair, tear-down and storage of the Festival of Lights.
Other duties as assigned or requested.