Stormwater Maintenance Crew Leader

Barrow County BOC • Barrow County, GA

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About The Position

This position supervises and participates in stormwater system construction, maintenance, and repair projects, as well as related public works work. It is safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment drug testing and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing under Barrow County’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace policy. The role supervises staff by prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring training and compliance with policies and procedures, and maintaining a healthy and safe working environment. It also involves operating construction equipment, performing administrative and inventory tasks, evaluating worksite safety, coordinating supplies and equipment, locating underground utilities, responding to public questions and complaints, and scheduling routine equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of related work experience, or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.
• Road Flagging Certificate.
• Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Level 1A certified personnel card.
• Valid State of Georgia Class B CDL Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of equipment safety precautions and procedures, supervisory principles, mechanical principles, landscaping methods and procedures, traffic safety and control procedures, grading techniques, plumbing and carpentry principles, erosion control measures and principles, road maintenance and repair procedures, and emergency repair techniques.
• Skill in utilizing hand tools; supervising and evaluating employees; performing preventative maintenance; operating a two-way radio and other communication equipment; operating heavy equipment; reading blueprints; assigning and monitoring work; organizing and planning; analyzing plans, drawings, and specifications; and communicating and interacting effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, including prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring employees are trained, enforcing policies and procedures, and maintaining a healthy and safe working environment.
• Supervise and participate in stormwater system and related public works construction, repair, and maintenance projects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment, including front-end loaders, backhoes, excavators, compact loaders, mowers, tractors, dump trucks, hand tools, and other construction equipment.
• Maintain logbooks, receive and process work orders, and maintain inventory.
• Evaluate safety hazards and check worksites for proper equipment use.
• Order materials, equipment, and supplies, and prepare specifications for equipment and materials.
• Locate underground utilities.
• Respond to public questions and complaints about department services.
• Schedule routine equipment maintenance.
• Perform other assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

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