Streets & Drainage Crew Leader

Position Details ================

Position Information -------------------

Posting Number: 2026482 Position Title: Streets & Drainage Crew Leader Position Classification Type: LaborMaintenanceTechnical Department: Streets & Drainage Job Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm

Job Summary ------------

Oversees leads and participates in the activities of an assigned crew responsible for performing general street and drainage maintenance for the City of Bryan.

Essential Job Functions ------------------------

• Operates equipment such as backhoes, steel wheel rollers, skid steer loaders, excavators, rubber tire loaders, gradalls, single man pothole patchers, 8 and 14 cubic yard dump trucks, vac-con trucks, and other departmental equipment as necessary to perform street and drainage maintenance.
• Leads and participates in work activities of assignment and/or assigned personnel, ensuring that crew activities are conducted within scheduled time frames with materials and manpower utilized to the fullest capability.
• Responsible for tools, equipment, and uniforms assigned to the crew.
• Performs routine inspections and proper preventative maintenance of equipment, reports equipment problems and needs to Foreman.
• Reports personnel issues to Foreman and provides input for performance reviews of personnel.
• Responsible for job safety, crew efficiency, and communication with residents at the worksite.
• Participates in correction of operational and safety deficiencies, assists in enforcement of City and Department policies.
• Responds to and attempts to resolve citizen/customer complaints, acts as customer service contact.
• Communicates City ordinances and policies to team and residents in an effort to educate proper disposal procedures.
• Assesses on-site issues, makes appropriate decisions regarding the issues, and directs team and/or citizens to remedy the problem.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications ----------------------

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least five (5) years of experience involving light-heavy equipment operation.
• Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ------------------------------

• Knowledge of Operations services and activities of Streets & Drainage operations.
• Materials methods practices and equipment used in Streets & Drainage operations.
• Ability to plan, organize, assign, oversee, and inspect the work of assigned crew/crews.
• Perform work independently based on broad instructions and general supervision.
• Perform moderate to heavy manual labor outdoors in temperature extremes for extended periods.
• Handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and organize work assignments and meet established deadlines.
• Safely and efficiently operate maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in performing essential functions.
• Efficiently operate a personal computer and utilize a variety of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and learn other established software applications as needed.
• Demonstrate good judgment and make decisions as to the appropriate actions to take in accordance with rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and the initiative to broaden skills and take on new responsibilities.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and punctual attendance and utilize leave responsibly to ensure sufficient coverage of departmental operations.
• Ensure the maximum utilization of manpower, equipment, and supplies.
• Interpret, explain, and ensure compliance with City and department administrative directives, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and the proper reporting and/or correction of safety hazards.
• Demonstrate satisfactory performance and regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Provide management with sound advice and information regarding incumbents area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other City employees, departments, contractors, other entities, and the general public.

Physical Demands -----------------

• Physical demands include but are not limited to:
• Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, using hands and fingers to operate a variety of equipment and machines.
• Driving and lifting/carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
• Working Conditions:
• Work is performed in an outdoor field environment.
• While in the field, there will be exposure to inclement weather, temperature extremes, moving mechanical parts and equipment, rough uneven terrain, noise, vibration, electrical hazards, toxic/caustic chemicals, such as herbicides/pesticides, odors, fumes, and airborne particles, such as dust, dirt, and pollen.

Additional Notes -----------------

• This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
• City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice.
• Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.

Supplemental Questions ----------------------

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• I understand that prior to submittal, I must:
• Verify the application form includes my complete work history & education.
• If I have previously applied, verified my application is up-to-date, including current dates of employment.
• Note: A resume will not substitute the need to add your work history to the application form.
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• Open-ended questions:
• What is your expected wagesalary for this position?
• Which of the following drivers licenses do you possess?
• Class C
• Standard
• Class A Commercial
• Commercial B
• Commercial Class M
• Motorcycle
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• What sort of tools and light and/or heavy equipment do you possess experience operating?
• Do you possess previous experience in a lead position or in a supervisory/management position?
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• No
• In your previous lead/supervisory/management positions, how many people did you oversee directly and/or indirectly?
• What sort of supervisory responsibilities did you perform?
• If no experience, enter NA