Public Works Crew Leader

City of Lucas•Lucas, TX

About The Position

The Public Works Crew Leader provides leadership and supervision to Public Works Specialists in construction and maintenance of municipal infrastructure and facilities, including water, wastewater, streets, drainage, and parks. The position receives guidance from the Public Works Director on general objectives for assigned tasks and projects and reports directly to the Director. The Crew Leader coordinates and evaluates assigned work, contributes to short- and long-range planning, identifies and prioritizes infrastructure repair and replacement needs, and advises staff on policies, work methods, and construction and maintenance materials. The role also prepares reports, maintains established budgets, recommends procedures and purchases, and confers with the Director about public and private infrastructure projects. The position ensures compliance with City policies and ordinances and protects public health, safety, and welfare. The role includes hands-on diagnosis and repair of public infrastructure, oversight of utility systems and equipment, enforcement of worksite safety practices, and supervision of preventive maintenance. The Crew Leader is expected to make every effort to work overtime during emergencies, adverse weather, or other circumstances threatening the public's health, safety, and welfare. The work is primarily outdoors and physically strenuous, often in noisy, hazardous, confined, or weather-exposed conditions.

Requirements

At least four years of experience in the operation and maintenance of utilities departments.
At least a Class C Water License, or the ability to obtain one within 12 months.
Ability to obtain a Wastewater License within 12 months.
A valid Texas Driver License and an acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain such a license within 12 months.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to pass accredited courses in construction and maintenance.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information effectively and respond to questions.
Ability to apply geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations and solve problems where limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret written, oral, schematic, and scheduled instructions; handle multiple projects simultaneously; and determine methods, work sequence, and schedules.
Proficient, or able to become proficient, in personal computer skills including email, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics.
Ability to diagnose and repair public infrastructure and facilities and to operate, repair, install, inspect, and supervise utility systems and related equipment.
Ability to interpret maps, drawings, plans, and specifications and maintain daily logs of time, materials, and construction equipment.
Ability to enforce traffic control and safety rules, use equipment safely, and ensure employees follow safety requirements and are properly placed when working in trenches.
Ability to perform daily strenuous physical activity, including lifting and carrying objects up to 80 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently; prolonged standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling are required.
Must make every effort to work overtime during emergencies, adverse weather, or other occasions that threaten public health, safety, and welfare.
Must complete a fitness-for-duty medical and physical examination as part of selection.

Nice To Haves

CDL preferred.
Bilingual candidates preferred but not required.
Years of experience and knowledge in related public works fields may be considered in lieu of the stated certifications.

Responsibilities

Manage, coordinate, and evaluate Public Works Specialists' work on tasks assigned by the Public Works Director.
Assist the Public Works Director and make recommendations regarding short- and long-range planning.
Prepare and prioritize lists of infrastructure and facilities repair and replacement needs as assigned.
Advise subordinates on policies, work methods, and materials used in construction and maintenance.
Prepare reports, maintain established budgets, implement policy ideals, and recommend procedures to the Director.
Recommend purchases of materials, supplies, and equipment.
Confer with the Public Works Director regarding public and private infrastructure projects.
Ensure compliance with City Manager policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and the Code of Ordinances.
Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.
Adhere to City of Lucas purchasing policies and assist with preparing, overseeing, and managing Public Works Department budgets as directed.
Diagnose and repair failures in public infrastructure and facilities.
Operate, repair, and install water and wastewater system components, and inspect pumps, motors, waterlines, wet wells, valves, and related appurtenances.
Supervise the repair, operation, and maintenance of public infrastructure, facilities, equipment controls, and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
Interpret maps, drawings, plans, and specifications, and maintain daily logs of time, materials, and construction equipment.
Implement and enforce traffic-control devices and safety rules to protect employees and the public; promote safe equipment use and proper employee placement when working in trenches.
Draw water samples for testing.
Supervise daily preventive maintenance checks on vehicles and equipment.
Determine methods, work sequences, and schedules to meet assignment objectives within policy guidelines.
Make every effort to work overtime during emergencies, adverse weather, or other occasions that threaten public health, safety, and welfare.
Comply with safety policies, report unsafe activities, participate in team efforts, lead by example, treat others respectfully, and perform other duties as assigned.