District Crew Leader - Drainage Operations

District Crew Leader - Keep It Clean Operations

About this job: In this position, you will operate the full range of heavy equipment involved in major construction, maintenance, and repair projects for the public right-of ways in the Public Works department. In addition you will provide training to equipment operators and supervise projects by communicating and coordinating projects with management, crew members, vendors, and the public. In this position, you will be required to respond to emergency after hours callouts.

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As a District Crew Lead for Keep it Clean Operations, you will:

• Operate equipment such as a track excavator, motor grader, dozer, front end loader, backhoe, paving machine, milling machine, various types of compactors, semi-tractor trailer, and tanker
• Operate a single or tandem axle dump truck with plow and sander
• Construct and maintain unpaved/paved roadways, right-of-ways, and drainage structures using materials such as asphalt, concrete, rip rap, and/or geotextiles
• Apply chemicals, abrasives, and other ice control products during snow removal operations
• Perform manual labor such as cleaning culverts, mowing, pothole patching, and shoveling asphalt
• Maintain log and record books
• Provide lead supervision; schedule and coordinate the activities and services of assigned staff
• Perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance tasks
• Other duties as assigned

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to input data into a tracking database
• Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications, and technical manuals
• Operate a transit; set and read grade stakes
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Safely and properly operate the full range of complex heavy power-driven equipment and various hand and power tools
• Apply and explain pertinent laws, rules, regulations, and City policies and procedures
• Work independently in the absence of supervision

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Five years of full-time professional pavement, concrete, and drainage maintenance experience
• One year of supervisory experience
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver's license not subject to restrictions.
• Possess upon start and maintain a valid, non-probationary Class A Colorado CDL (Commercial Driver's License), not subject to restrictions related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

To be considered for this position you must register your CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse at We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in coordination of maintenance operations in compliance with MS4 (Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer System) permit requirements
• Understanding of stormwater regulations and compliance requirements related to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), CDPHE (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment)
• Legal construction standards, and drainage criteria
• Experience which demonstrates an understanding of the design methods, materials, and equipment used for infrastructure maintenance
• Experience in chemical herbicide applications
• Experience in trash removal to include homeless encampment
• Possess a current Road Scholar 1 certification

Physical Demands: You must be able to reach, bend, climb, kneel, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; lift, carry, and drag 50 pounds; use fingers, hands, and legs; and distinguish colors. Environmental Conditions Primary Work Environment - Outdoors with possible exposure to inclement weather Extreme Temperature - Daily Wetness and Humidity - Daily Respiratory Hazards - Daily (dust, odors, fumes, and gases) Noise and Vibrations - Daily Physical Hazards - Daily (heavy equipment and toxic chemicals) Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Frequently Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Rarely

Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.