City
of
JOB TITLE: Construction and Maintenance Crewleader PW/3
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
FLSA Designation: Non-exempt
PAY GRADE: 12
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 1, 2004
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for supervising
and assisting in the construction, maintenance, and improvement of streets,
sidewalks, and drainage systems.
MAJOR DUTIES:
o Supervises the work of a maintenance and construction crew.
o Provides daily progress reports.
o Assists in the work of street maintenance.
o May operate heavy and light equipment, including a bulldozer,
track loader, and excavator to construct, maintain, and improve streets and
drainage systems.
o Operates a variety of hand and power tools such as a jack hammer,
tamper, and chainsaw.
o Assists in grading and setting up base for new street construction
and building sites.
o Assists in traffic control at work sites; sets out cones and flags
traffic.
o Assists in the installation of storm drainage systems, including
curbs, gutters, and catch basins.
o Performs routine maintenance such as lubrication and checking air,
oil, water, and other fluids.
o Clears brush and debris from storm drains; removes trees damaged
by ice storms.
o Patches potholes, repairs sidewalks as needed, and repairs utility cuts with hot asphalt as
needed.
o Performs other
related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY
THE POSITION:
o Knowledge of City policies and procedures pertaining to street and
drainage system construction, maintenance, and improvement.
o Knowledge of achieving grade, drainage, and proper compaction.
o Knowledge of City geography, including street, parking lot, and
manhole locations.
o Skill in operating equipment such as motor grader, bulldozer, dump
truck, excavator, tractor, rubber-tire loader, and backhoe.
o Skill in the use of hand and power tools such as a trimmer,
chainsaw, concrete saw, jackhammer, and level.
o Skill in performing preventive maintenance on equipment.
o Skill in driving a truck during inclement weather.
o Skill in street and drainage system construction and maintenance
techniques.
o Skill in supervising the work of other employees.
o Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY
CONTROLS: The Construction and
Maintenance Crew Coordinator assigns work in terms of general
instructions. The supervisor reviews
work in progress and upon completion for compliance with instructions and
established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final
results.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include City ordinances,
department policies and procedures, state Department of Transportation
regulations, and work orders. These
guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some
interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related equipment
operation, street construction, and supervisory duties. Inclement weather conditions and the need to
work around utility lines contribute to the complexity of the work.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to operate
equipment and perform street construction and maintenance duties. Successful performance helps ensure safe and
serviceable streets and properly functioning drainage systems.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers,
workers in related support units, suppliers, other City employees, and the
general public.
PURPOSE OF
CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give
or exchange information and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while
intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or
stooping. The employee frequently lifts
light and heavy objects,
climbs ladders, and uses
tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed outdoors,
where the employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with
moving parts, and inclement weather. The
work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
SUPERVISORY AND
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position
has functional supervision over personnel as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
o Ability
to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
o Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of
subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems,
usually associated with one to three years experience or service.
o Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type
of vehicle or equipment operated.