Ability to understand, follow, provide and deliver oral or written instructions; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to observe proper safety precautions; Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public; Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions; Ability to drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying conditions; Ability to work from construction specifications or blueprints; Ability to classify soils and perform as a Department of Labor and Industries competent person on excavation sites. Leadership ability to guide, direct and motivate employees; Ability to operate and maintain various equipment used in street, storm water and earthwork construction such as excavators, backhoes, dump trucks, compactors, dozers, loaders, asphalt equipment and concrete equipment; Ability to organize and supervise the activities of various crews performing effectively, verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the general public.