Street Crew Leader

City Of Charleston•Charleston, WV

5d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this class within the organization is to supervise and lead a crew in the day-to-day operations in performing a variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of City streets, highways and other public spaces. This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
One (1) year of Street Crew or Closely related experience performing similar duties.
Class A or B Commercial Driver's License
Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions
Adaptability - responds positively to change
Communications - listens, speaks and/or writes in a clear, concise and respectful manner
Initiative - takes proactive action to complete work or resolve issues
Judgment & Decision Making - evaluates issues and makes sound factual decisions
Customer Service - provides courteous, accessible and quality assistance to internal and external customers
Professional Development - seeks opportunities to enhance technical skills and job knowledge
Teamwork and Cooperation - collaborates with other team members to fulfill the City's vision and departmental strategic goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

Supervises and leads a street crew in daily activities and special events.
Monitors, oversees, supervises and directs the day-to-day operational activities and progress of a Street Department work crew in performing maintenance and repair work on City streets, highways and other public spaces, including, but not limited to blacktop and/or street repair and maintenance; street sweeping and/or cleaning; general and/or basic construction repair and/or maintenance; ditch line repair and/or maintenance; and leaf collection, maintenance and/or disposal.
Assists with street closures and/or traffic detours during special events.
Assists with special event set-up and take down.
Drives salt/plow truck when necessary and required.
Assists with tree, limb, and/or other debris clean-up when necessary and required.
Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments and activities; reviews work.
Distributes tools and supplies; inventories and orders tools and supplies.
Performs utility locates before construction.
Picks up material and supplies and delivers to crews at worksite.
Enforces safety regulations.
Confers with supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments or crews.
Drives dump truck when necessary and required.
Assists in establishing expectations, monitoring and evaluating the performance of subordinate employees.
Strives to be efficient and effective at balancing and meeting the common needs and reasonable expectations of core constituents.
Contributes towards the department's mission by continuously striving to meet expectations, strategic goals and objectives.