What are the responsibilities and job description for the Street Maintenance Crew Chief position at City of Seattle?
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The Right of Way Maintenance and Urban Forestry Division has new opportunities for Street Maintenance Crew Chiefs. The Crew Chiefs oversee Right of Way Maintenance crews, providing leadership, daily planning, and operational coordination to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality field work. This role directs crew assignments, manages work orders, conducts site inspections, and ensures compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and City procedures. A successful candidate brings strong supervisory skills, sound judgment, and the ability to plan and adapt to changing operational needs, including emergencies and large-scale events.
- Lead and supervise field crews performing street and right-of-way maintenance, including assigning work, monitoring performance, and supporting employee development.
- Plan, schedule, and dispatch daily crew activities; adjust work plans and staffing levels to meet operational demands, emergencies, and special events.
- Conduct site inspections before, during, and after work to ensure compliance with safety requirements, project specifications, and quality standards.
- Manage work orders by creating, assigning, tracking, and closing tasks with accurate documentation; oversee reporting, timesheets, attendance, and workforce management duties.
- Procure materials, tools, and equipment by preparing requisitions, ordering supplies, and coordinating warehouse and yard activities.
- Operate City software systems—including Hansen, Find It Fix It, Workday, SharePoint, and AVL—to manage workflow, reporting, and coordination with internal partners.
- Communicate effectively with internal divisions, City departments, utilities, contractors, and external partners to coordinate work, respond to urgent requests, and facilitate daily crew meetings.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:
- Three (3) years public works experience in which the primary work of the unit was in road or street construction and maintenance, traffic channelization, installation of non-electric traffic control devices or roadway structure work.
OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.
License, Certification:
- Current Washington State driver's license.
Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:
- Experience supervising field crews or leading maintenance operations in streets, utilities, construction, or right-of-way environments.
- Experience with procurement processes, planning daily work activities, managing work orders, and coordinating staffing for routine and emergency operations.
- Experience conducting site inspections, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and overseeing the proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment is highly valuable.
- Proficient with workflow and reporting systems such as Hansen, Workday, SharePoint, AVL, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with City or public-sector regulations, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external partners in a fast-paced operational setting.
Work Environment / Physical Demands:
- Required to work outdoors, including in inclement weather conditions and in heavy traffic.
- May be in an office at a computer or using a mobile workstation in a vehicle.
- Occasionally required to be available for 24-hour on call.
- Overtime on an as needed basis.
- Anticipated Schedule: Multiple (Day, Swing, Nights, Weekends and Holidays)
Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.
Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:
- Completed NEOGOV online application.
- Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
- Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
- Supplemental questionnaire responses.
Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including professional work and education verifications, pre-placement physical exam, and full driver's abstract.
This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The full salary range for this position is $46.93 - $50.74 per hour.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Adam Sallean and adam.sallean@seattle.gov
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.
Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided upon request.
The City is a Drug Free Workplace.
Salary : $47 - $51