Road Operations Crew Chief

County of Thurston • Olympia, WA

12h • $6,093 - $7,548

About The Position

Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for a Crew Chief to join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative Road Operations team. The successful candidate will direct the work of one or more Road Division crews by establishing work priorities, analyzing work requirements, and determining procedures and methods. A division crew may include road maintenance, vegetation management, or another functional area assigned by management. This position recommends and assists in the preparation of annual work projections, provides budget input and information, and will receive general supervision from the Road Operations Supervisors and Manager. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Oversees the work, and provides direction to, road operation crews for a functional area, i.e., road maintenance, vegetation management, or another area as assigned by management. Schedules road maintenance and construction work, including emergency response. Maintains work records including timecards, material tickets, work completed, and accident reports. Makes recommendations regarding personnel issues, such as hiring, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and terminations. May assist the Safety Manager or Training Coordinator in meeting State and Federal safety guidelines, investigation of accidents/damage claims, and in presenting safety meeting information to the various crews. Investigates and recommends appropriate action for service requests/complaints from the public. To view the full job classification, click here: Road Operations Crew Chief Essential Personnel: This position is considered to be an essential worker and may be required to work during non-business hours or closures in order to meet operational requirements and needs, such as clearing roads during a snow and ice event. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work Environment - Work may be performed indoors in an office environment or shop, and/or outdoors. May be exposed to a variety of weather conditions with physical effort exerted. Employees may have a potential risk exposure to heavy equipment, traffic, a variety of hazardous materials, supplies, and chemicals, and various terrains. Schedule - A regular full-time workweek shall normally consist of forty (40) hours within a seven (7) day period. The schedule may consist of eight (8), nine (9), or ten (10) hours of actual time worked or compensated per a twenty-four (24) hour period. Other schedules may be established with notice. Travel Requirements - Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, trainings, and perform work in the field. Customer Interactions - Daily interactions with Thurston County staff and the public.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and additional course work in management and supervision.
• Three years of journey level experience in road maintenance, construction or heavy equipment operations, and demonstrated ability to plan, lead, and assume responsibility for the work situation.
• Possession of a valid Washington State CDL Class A Driver's License with air brake, tanker, and hazardous material endorsements or the ability to obtain prior to appointment. May obtain tanker and hazardous material endorsement within six months of hire.
• A valid First Aid Card; and possess valid Washington Traffic Flagging Card or obtain within three months of hire date.
• Must have certification, or ability to obtain certification during probation period, on all Public Works equipment through the Thurston County certification program.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience using the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and Washington State amendments.
• Knowledge and experience in sign fabrication and installation such as the dimensions or proper positioning of road and street signs, dimensions for lettering and borders for road and street signs, proper installation of signs (such as the distance between signs and from the street).
• Knowledge and experience of appropriate methods for making temporary marks using chalk or paint to indicate the placement of permanent markings on new or re-paved streets, roads, parking lots, and curbs.
• Knowledge and experience with long-line striping maintenance, operations and equipment.
• Knowledge and experience with purchasing and contracting for materials and services.
• Knowledge and experience in street lighting system maintenance and operations.
• International Municipal Signal Associations Lighting Level I or II.
• International Municipal Signal Associations Signs and Markings Level II or III.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the work, and provides direction to, road operation crews for a functional area, i.e., road maintenance, vegetation management, or another area as assigned by management.
• Schedules road maintenance and construction work, including emergency response.
• Maintains work records including timecards, material tickets, work completed, and accident reports.
• Makes recommendations regarding personnel issues, such as hiring, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• May assist the Safety Manager or Training Coordinator in meeting State and Federal safety guidelines, investigation of accidents/damage claims, and in presenting safety meeting information to the various crews.
• Investigates and recommends appropriate action for service requests/complaints from the public.

Benefits

• As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family.
• Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays .
• Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry.
• Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• This is a federal program that allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid.

What This Job Offers

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