Public Works Crew Leader

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

Under the general direction of the Public Works Operations Supervisor, performs maintenance and repair on municipal rights-of-way, including related facilities and storm water drainage channels. Duties include operating all equipment, tools, and vehicles to accomplish assigned tasks.

Provides direction and supervision to Public Works Crew Members, volunteers, and other community service workers on work assignments. Efficiently performs a variety of manual labor tasks in the maintenance of municipal buildings, grounds, rights-of-way, and other public properties. Work is performed cooperatively and in a manner that ensures individual and co-worker safety. Responsible for performing other tasks, as directed.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS :

Uses tact, diplomacy, and a positive attitude in all internal and external communications, whether verbal or non-verbal, and other interactions with the public or other municipal employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Oversees Public Works Crew Members and / or general, contracted laborers to ensure that all assigned duties are completed efficiently and correctly.
• Maintains all City rights-of-way, streets, and storm water drainage channels, including the removal of visual obstructions along rights-of-way, patching, filling potholes, paving, and sweeping.
• Maintains public grounds, including watering, mowing, trimming, and removing trash, brush, and other debris.
• Uses a variety of hand- and power-tools and equipment.
• Operates heavy machinery and other vehicles / equipment necessary for the transport of materials and supplies.
• Oversees personnel in the use of hand and power-operated tools and equipment, heavy machinery, and vehicles.
• May perform the handling and / or application of hazardous materials, in accordance with Local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Installs traffic signage, cones, and barricades during fair and inclement weather.
• Performs basic carpentry and related functions.
• Inputs, maintains, and produces activity logs, reports, and other related data.
• Communicates with the Operations Supervisor on all scheduled work activities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Equipment and tool operation and maintenance;

QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work is performed primarily outdoors in all kinds of weather, exposing the employee to inclement weather and related hazards.

WORK HOURS :

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

THE CITY OF HELOTES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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