Labor Crew Chief I

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

13d•$24 - $26

About The Position

Supervisor of a 1-2-person crew involved in the maintenance and repair of roadway infrastructure. The Labor Crew Chief occasionally operates heavy equipment, assigns and coordinates activities of crew personnel and records labor, equipment and material usage on jobs completed.

Requirements

High School/ GED
Requires 1 year of experience in general construction, labor, and maintenance, or similar work.
Valid Class A commercial driver’s license with ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit.
Must have actively held and utilized their Class A CDL license for a minimum of 6 months.
Ability to obtain a CDL tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.
Transportation- Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by road specifically, including laws and ordinances regulating the operation of vehicles.
Customer and Personal Service- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Administration and Management- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and
Construction- Knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and procedures used in the construction and maintenance of streets.
Safety- Knowledge of OSHA, City, and Federal rules and regulations, as well as work hazards and applicable safety precautions of the assigned work.
Personnel and Human Resources- Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel selection and training.
Computers and Electronics- Knowledge of computer applications such as Kronos and Microsoft Office.
Mathematics- Knowledge of simple arithmetic and measurement dimensions such as square feet and cubic square feet.
Psychology- Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences, and learning and motivation.
Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Management of Personnel Resources- Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Communication- Knowing when and how much to communicate so that employees and the public gain the appropriate understanding with regards to Street Maintenance work.
Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Time Management- Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Coordination- Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions
Judgment and Decision Making- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing the performance of yourself and others to make improvements or take corrective action.
Oral Comprehension- The ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Written Comprehension- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Oral and Written Expression- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so that others will understand.
Near and Far Vision- The ability to see details at a close range or a distance.
Physical Abilities include but are not limited to: sitting, standing, bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling/squatting, walking, driving, crawling, climbing, lifting and carrying (up to 60lbs), shoveling, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to periodically work one-week periods of on-call duty.
Ability to successfully complete a skills assessment.

Nice To Haves

Class A Tanker endorsement
Fork-Lift Certification
OSHA 10-Hour Certification
2 years of experience in general construction, labor, and maintenance, or similar work
1 year of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Supervises/Participates in field operations that include maintenance and repair.
Supervises operation/maintenance of assigned equipment including heavy equipment, trucks, shovels, etc.
Prepares estimates of time and materials; computes quantities such as square yards and cubic yards of material.
Maintains equipment assigned in daily operation.
Ensures work is completed as scheduled and meets construction standards.
Directs workers in transportation services to ensure work is performed properly and materials are used as they should be.
Resolves worker problems or collaborates with employees to assist in problem resolution.
Ensures work crew complies with work rules, safety rules, and OSHA regulations.
Participates in loading and unloading materials, supplies, and equipment.
Operates vehicles, hand tools, and power-operated equipment.
Creates daily reports and paperwork to be entered into Cityworks.
Communicates effectively with the public regarding inquiries about construction projects.
Trains and develops employees as needed through worker motivation, equipment performance, work methods, and customer service.
Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.
Reports to work on call while on beeper duty for a period of a week at a time.