Street Crew Leader

Summary:

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.

Work Hours: This position will be expected to work a schedule established by the Department Head. Typical hours will be 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. It is also expected this position will work other hours including nights, weekends and/or holidays as necessary or requested in order to fulfill the City's vision and/or to accomplish departmental goals. Mandatory overtime may be required during certain occasions including, but not limited to times of snow/ice removal.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, applicants should be able to perform each essential duty in an efficient, effective and safe manner. The duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Essential Duties: Include, but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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.

Assists in establishing expectations, monitoring and evaluating the performance of subordinate employees.

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.

Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED. One (1) year of Street Crew or Closely related experience performing similar duties.

License / Certifications: Class A or B Commercial Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In order to provide efficient and effective services, the City seeks team members who possess the following core competencies that are aligned with the City's vision: 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.

Salary & Benefits: The City offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including a competitive salary and access to a full range of fringe benefits including health, vision, dental, disability and life insurance; the PERS (State) Retirement program; 457 deferred compensation plan and a generous paid leave (vacation and sick leave) plan.

EEO: The City of Charleston provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all current employees and new applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Salary : $20 - $22