Public Works Maintenance Crew Leader (Streets)

City of Hopewell • Public Works, VA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs difficult skilled trades work supervising and participating in the work of a maintenance, repair, and construction crew, operating construction and maintenance equipment, coordinating equipment and material use, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under limited supervision. Continuous supervision is exercised over assigned personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Moderate experience in public works facilities maintenance, repair, and construction including some supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid commercial driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• May require possession of or ability to obtain specific licenses and/or certifications depending on departmental assignment.
• Knowledge of streets drainage, buildings, grounds, utilities, landscape areas and related construction, maintenance and repair procedures.
• Knowledge of the safe use, operation, and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Skill in the use of equipment to which assigned.
• Ability to work on weekends and holidays, as well as rotating shifts during snow and natural emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to comprehend moderately detailed policies and procedures.
• Ability to supervise the work of subordinates.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, supervises, and participates in the work of an assigned crew in the repair, maintenance, or construction of municipal facilities and systems such as streets, utilities and drainage facilities, buildings and grounds, cemeteries, etc.
• Performs or assists in performing more difficult repair and construction tasks.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure conformance with instructions.
• Makes and adjusts work assignments; schedules work projects.
• Requisitions necessary equipment and materials; maintains inventory of materials and supplies.
• Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Ensures adherence to all safety requirements and policies.
• Assists with the recruitment and selection of department personnel; assigns, directs, trains and inspects the work of staff; rewards, disciplines, coaches, counsels and evaluates staff performance; develops staff schedules; recommends transfers, promotions, suspensions, terminations, and demotions.
• Supervises and participates in the operation of trucks, tractors, backhoes and other equipment in connection with assigned tasks.

What This Job Offers

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