Crew Leader

City of Delray Beach•Fl 33444, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is skilled work in leading crews that are responsible for repairing, inspecting, constructing, and/or maintaining any of the following: gravity mains, manholes, raw water wells, water and sewer network, storm sewers, catch basins, sidewalk repairs and replacements, asphalt and concrete applications, landscape and grounds keeping operations and/or routine maintenance and manual work in the care and upkeep of City facilities. This work involves monitoring and providing detailed reporting of all work performed. Work is performed under general supervision.

Requirements

High School graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Three (3) years of professional, verifiable experience in work specified in the General Purpose and Description.
Must have a Florida Driver's license with satisfactory driving record and possess a valid Florida Driver's License, Class B, CDL, with airbrakes and tanker endorsements excluding Parks Maintenance, Clean and Safe, and Utility Maintenance Divisions.
These divisions must possess a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.
Water/Sewer Network Divisions : Must possess a Water Distribution Operator III License or higher issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Knowledge of landscape and turf or water and sewer preventative maintenance.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions of the work.
Ability to prepare clear written reports and record keeping.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions.
Ability to supervise crews.
Skill in the safe use, operation and maintenance of hand and power tools, trucks, pumps and equipment.
As a condition of employment, The City of Delray Beach reserves the right to require all employees having a CDL and performing safety-sensitive activities regulated by DOT, to submit at any time to drug and/or alcohol testing to determine the presence of prohibited substances.
Comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Previous crew leader, foreman or supervisor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and instruct staff in installation, repair and preventative maintenance in various assigned activities as described under General Purpose and Description (above).
Prepare routine reports, written work orders and maintain records.
Accurately relate daily assignment of work and review/discussion of completed jobs to crew(s).
Assist in training and ensure quality workmanship of the crew(s).
Coordinate work with other crews to maintain deadlines and safety practices.
May perform heavy manual functions, if required.
May set up and operate laser and sight alignment and leveling tools, if required.
May operate a mower, backhoe, end load, box-blade truck or large dump truck, if required.
Perform semi-skilled tasks in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, dry wall, concrete, tile and patch, air conditioning work, safety inspections as assigned.
Move furniture and other objects; assist in normal clean-up activities as assigned.
Open facilities to set up chairs and tables for activities as assigned.
Foster positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.