Crew Chief (Special Duty Assignment)

Road Maintenance Crew Chief

King County Road Services Division has a Special Duty Assignment opportunity for a Road Maintenance Crew Chief. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated people leader who has experience with oversight of the day to day activities of a construction or maintenance crew. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the Road Services team and make a meaningful impact in our community. The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates, and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County. The Division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel.

Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering equity, racial and social justice in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to "True North" values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.

Job Duties

• Plan and organize crew work activities; ensure required material and equipment are available to perform work.
• Monitor onsite work, provide direction / guidance to work crews, and implement corrective measures to improve performance.
• Ensure work crews comply with all safety standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA / WISHA).
• Ensure work crews comply with environmental standards, codes, regulations, and specifications.
• Monitor job site safety by identifying safety hazards and unsafe practices, and initiate / recommend corrective actions.
• Respond to / investigate routine citizen complaints related to drainage, road surfaces, shoulders, signage, and rights-of-way, ensuring timely appropriate remedial action.
• Prepare job cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment required for assigned projects.
• Inspect roads and rights-of-way to identify traffic hazards and report defects to appropriate authorities.
• Monitor and document employee performance and time reporting. Implement corrective actions when needed, and escalate issues to supervisors when appropriate.
• Track and record crew work hours and prepare routine documentation of labor and material usage.
• Respond to emergency weather events such as flooding, snow, ice and windstorms, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

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