Road Crew Leader

Hendricks County Government•Danville, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent leads small crews of Road Crew Workers/Bridge Crew Workers in various types of construction, maintenance and repairs of county roads, bridges and culverts. The position involves directing and instructing crews on work sites, overseeing short-term projects, coordinating with the Assistant Superintendent on planning and resources, and ensuring proper construction procedures and safety precautions are followed. The role also includes managing traffic control, operating various vehicles and equipment, performing road maintenance, and maintaining tools and equipment. Additionally, the Road Crew Leader is responsible for handling citizen complaints and erecting and maintaining signs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Working knowledge of procedures necessary for the maintenance and repair of county roads and bridges
Ability to communicate well verbally, in writing, and electronically.
Ability to effectively and tactfully deal with general public and other county employees
Ability to organize, plan, and supervise department personnel to perform road and bridge repair, construction and maintenance tasks.
Ability to establish and cooperation between all crew members.
Requires a valid Indiana Driver’s license, and be insurable to drive county vehicles without additional liability
Must have and maintain Indiana Commercial Driver’s License
General knowledge of procedures used in basic road construction and maintenance
Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment in any weather situation
Ability to use transits, lasers and other instruments necessary to control grade.
Must have basic computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheets and ability to maintain and communicate via email

Responsibilities

Directs and instructs crews on work site.
Provides information and procedures required to complete tasks.
Oversees short-term projects of highway and bridge crews, making sure proper construction procedures and safety precautions are adhered to.
Coordinates with Assistant Superintendent with planning, organizing, and resources needed to complete assigned tasks.
Periodically updates supervisor on progress of assigned tasks.
Requests locates for utilities in compliance with state law when digging.
Records and handles citizen complaints as assigned.
Supervises the set up and maintenance of proper work zones to ensure safety for all employees, contractors, and general public.
Assists in traffic control at work site and/or accident scenes as needed.
Ensures crews operate efficiently and maintain production levels.
Drives and operates pick-up trucks, tractors, single and tandem axle trucks and construction equipment for assigned tasks.
Checks equipment for proper fuel and lubrication levels and general maintenance needs.
Drives equipment for snow removal from roads and intersections.
Uses equipment for applying sand and salt on roads and intersections.
Patches and paves county roads independently or with contractors.
Loads, spreads and/or dumps stone, sand, and other material independently or as directed by supervisor or contractor.
Drives vehicles to and from assigned work sites within the county.
Maintains and services tools and equipment used in performing tasks.
Reports for work during inclement weather for long periods of time as required for public safety.
Erects and maintains signs per state requirements and as directed for public safety.
Performs other duties as assigned.