Crew Leader - Public Works

Description

Job Summary:

Leads crews of equipment operators to perform and complete Public Works projects and directives from supervisors. Operates light to heavy equipment when necessary to complete assigned projects. 

Essential Functions:

• Performs scheduled maintenance and repairs on City streets, rights-of-ways, alleys, medians, storm water drainage systems, and retention basins;
• Assists in asphalt repair and replacement; dumps, rakes, spreads, and rolls/compacts asphalt; patching, crack sealing; applies cold mix to potholes; patches and repairs potholes in road surfaces; applies sealant to road cracks;
• Assists in concrete repair and replacement for sidewalks, driveways, aprons, storm drains, culverts, curbs, and gutters;
• Maintains storm water drainage by cleaning catch basins, trash racks, and other storm water structures to prevent localized flooding; removes debris and other safety hazards from streets, curbs, storm drains, alleys, and adjacent public areas;
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; 
• May respond to emergency situations as needed involving accidents, road spills, debris, or other situations; assists with traffic control when necessary;
• Remove snow and ice, clean up storm damage;
• Clean or prepare sites to eliminate possible hazards;
• Erect or dismantle shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures;
• Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts;
• Record work activities and maintain daily logs and journals; 
• Detect needed repairs to make necessary operations adjustments; 
• Fill out accident reports;
• Sets barricades and traffic cones in accordance with crew leader's instructions to safely reroute traffic away from the work area; 
• Flag motorists to warn them of obstacles or repair work; 
• Excavates the ground using a pick, shovel, spade, sharp shooter, or other tools to excavate at repair sites; 
• Cleans work area, all hand, and/or power tools, and/or equipment around excavation site for next use; 
• Load and/or unload and place equipment/material at job site with the assistance of hand carts, power winches, or rigging equipment; 
• Manually excavates trenches and periodically exposes underground utility lines to identify any possible dangers or obstructions to backhoe operation;
• Backfills, compacts, and cold patches holes and trenches remaining after construction maintenance or repair activity has been completed; 
• Shades, backfills, and compacts in conformance with established standard specifications for size and location of cut and type of fill material used; 
• Installs saddles, clamps, and other emergency repair devices, which may be required to stop leaks in water and wastewater mains and services;
• Cleans, inspects, and clears blockages of wastewater mains and services;
• Works in confined spaces, at depths of forty feet, or more under a wide range, of weather conditions; 
• May enter sewer manholes, wet well, and water meter vaults as necessary; 
• Sets forms and performs concrete work for chain link fences, block walls, meter and traffic bases, stems and footings;
• May mix concrete; pours concrete in to some type of formwork;
• Spreads and levels, and compacts concrete;
• Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work;
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment and machines;
• Performs routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings and infrastructure does not deteriorate;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures;
• Display courteous, civil, and respectful behavior to all persons and shall make every effort to meet the needs of citizens requesting assistance;
• Refrain from the use of abusive, indecent or profane language or gestures in the workplace, in the performance of duties or in the presence of a member of the public;
• Perform duties in a manner that is fair, impartial, and without prejudice toward any person or group;
• Refrain from arguing unnecessarily with any person or otherwise showing a lack of self-control, ridicule, or defame any employee, elected official or any other person or any agency of the City of Columbia; 
• Display responsibility for attendance and promptness an