Public Services Crew Leader I - Streets Division

Reidsville • Reidsville Public Works, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

An employee in this class performs a variety of tasks in the repair, maintenance and construction of public works infrastructure and facilities, and performs other related work as required. The employee operates large, complex equipment such as tracked loader, backhoe, tracked hydraulic excavator to perform operations such as excavating and backfilling, places heavy pipes and similar operations associated with construction and maintenance. Work involves responding to on-site customer complaints regarding water or sewer service; preparing daily records and reports for state inspections; performing minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment, requesting major repairs and servicing of equipment. The employee performs heavy physical activity doing snow removal, clean-up and maintenance activities for the water/sewer repair in emergency situations, and assists with water leaks and sewer problems. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and policies. Work subjects the employee to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and normal hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as exposure to heat and cold. Work is performed under the supervision of the Water and Sewer Supervisor and is evaluated through daily observation, visual inspection and recordkeeping. This classification is considered non-exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities including: hazards associated with the work and proper safety precautions; traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in truck and heavy equipment operations.
• General knowledge of basic techniques and methods used in construction, repair, and maintenance of public streets and related facilities.
• General knowledge of Department standards, techniques and procedures
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor including lifting of objects 50 pounds or heavier.
• Ability to understand oral and written directions.
• Ability to apply policies and procedures at work.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to have good verbal and written skills.
• Ability to use a variety of tools and street moving equipment
• Knowledge and application of appropriate OSHA standards.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and some general maintenance and/or construction experience is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and/or repairs reservoir, meters, streets, drainage systems and sewer system to insure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.
• Responds to emergency call-outs to clean-up and repair sewer line breaks, stoppages and flooding.
• Uses jackhammer and hand tools to expose broken water and sewer mains and service lines; repairs leaks in mains and service lines, and replaces broken lines.
• Operates heavy equipment such as trucks with vacuum, skip loader, backhoe and heavy dump truck; operates dump trucks, front end loaders and specialized vehicles to remove and replace excavated material.
• Cleans clogged storm drain basins.
• Uses, cleans and maintains a variety of power equipment, tools and vehicles required for the work.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, and maintenance activity for state inspections.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED