ROW Operations Lead

City of Burlington, Vermont•Burlington, VT

6d•$39 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing on-site coordination, direction and technical oversight to Right of Way Field Technician crew members engaged in installation, repair and maintenance work on City facilities and infrastructure. This position works alongside employees in the field and assists in coordinating work assignments, monitoring work progress, ensuring work is performed safely and efficiently.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Six (6) years of experience in construction, maintenance and repair or related field with at least two (3) years in a supervisory role required or 150 hours as a group lead
Complete OSHA 30 within six (6) months of hire and stay current with all safety trainings.
Class B CDL license required.
Proficient in directing work activities of a large (approximately 15 crew member) work crew and lead by example.
Proficient in selecting and assigning staff to each task, while maintaining quality control on projects.
Proficient in determining and demonstrating appropriate methods, procedures and techniques for tasks assigned.
Ability to use computers, smart phones, iPads, email and the internet effectively.
Proficient in using Asset Management software to create work orders, and manage inventory
Strong problem-solving skills required.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written required.
Ability to train and motivate subordinate workers.
Must be a self-motivated, flexible, safety-conscious team-oriented individual that embraces the 6 operating principles; Customer Service, Fiscal Responsibility, Good Labor Relations, Employee Empowerment, Cooperation and Constant Improvement.
Proficient in operating sewer and stormwater Vactor,
Proficient in operating front-end loader, asphalt rollers, street sweepers, sidewalk plows, 7yd. and 14yd. dump trucks, jackhammer, backhoe, bobcat and other related equipment.
Proficient in operating wheeled and tracked snowplow equipment on City streets and sidewalks to plow, remove snow and ice, salt and sand.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to work in confined spaces and in moving traffic areas.
Ability to work nights, weekends and on call required.
Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.

Nice To Haves

Oversight of the Recycling Staff will end on January 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Maintenance Division Director, coordinates the work of Right of Way Working Foreperson I&II, Right of Way Field Technician I&II positions, and Recycling staff.
Complete required paperwork, including but not limited to; production reports, work orders completed on tablets/computer using the City’s asset management program, crew schedules, other appropriate administrative paperwork as needed, log of activities, etc.
Confirms accuracy and completion of ROW workorders and ensures the appropriate documentation of all billable and non-billable work prior to submittal.
Assist the Right of Way Field Technician crew members in maintenance and repair work on City facilities through coordinating crew activities, reviewing work and providing technical oversight.
Prepare, coordinate and lead assigned work group in daily work assignments and projects including but not limited to scheduling Dig Safe, excavating permits and collecting required deposits.
Monitoring and providing on-site feedback of employees including, but not limited to, job duty proficiency and productivity, conduct, attendance, compliance with Departmental procedures, State regulations, City safety requirements and training of Right of Way Field Technician crew members.
In collaboration with Maintenance Division Director, coordinate work and determine priority of work, and resources needed such as materials, equipment requirements, work crews and work schedules.
Prepare requisitions required for materials to complete projects in a manner consistent with Department policies and procedures.
Maintain control over progress and quality of work in accordance with departmental goals, objectives and standards.
Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of construction/project blueprints and apply in the field
Perform project layout based on project blueprints, including but not limited to establishing grade elevations with the use of a sight level, or laser level, new structure and pipe installation, as well as other city infrastructure.
Install various sized sewer and storm drainpipe at grade with the use of a sight level, laser level, or pipe laser.
Coordinate off-hour emergency sewer and stormwater repairs.
Identify and coordinate with the Fleet Manager all maintenance and repairs of assigned equipment.
Prepare and deliver trainings to ROW Field Technicians I&II, ROW Working Foreperson I&II, and assist Division Director with developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOP), for construction, paving, backfilling best practices, relative to scope of work.
Assist in identifying required safety trainings, and relevant training opportunities to adhere to required tiering status, as well as to enhance workgroup performance and fully realize staff potential.
Coordinate with and train staff from other City departments for snow removal operations that are and are not required by AFSCME contract to assist ROW with snow removal operations.
Oversight and coordination of street, and sidewalk snow removal operations, as well as perform snow plowing as required.
Lead, and coordinate off-hour snow plowing operations, coordinating any adjustments to the schedules for two alternating crews, providing timely updates to DPW leadership for our external communications.
Fielding calls from the public, emergency services, public transit providers during snow events, and coordinating with parking services for snow removal during parking bans.
Oversight and coordination of the City’s annual clean sweep operations, including but not limited to, coordinating with parking services during parking bans for the event, as well as oversight of the rental sweeper.
Oversight and coordination of nighttime snow removal operations in the downtown area, clearing snow along parking stalls, and meters after snow events.
Review of leave requests for alignment with resource needs and weekly payroll for completeness and accuracy prior to final approval by management.
Act as “Ambassador” for DPW, carrying out work in a manner consistent with Department Mission and Vision.
Performs duties and functions of subordinate positions.
Performs other duties as required.