Labor Crew Chief II - Detector Loops

Date Opened: Monday August:00 AM

Close Date: Tuesday August:00 AM

Department: Transportation Department

Operations Support

Salary: $23.84 - $29.81 Commensurate with Experience

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SUMMARY

This supervisory position is responsible for coordinating overseeing and inspecting traffic control work related to the installation routine maintenance and repairs of construction elements and detector loops. The role involves leading a crew with continuous on-site supervision providing regular feedback to ensure work is performed accurately and efficiently and the ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative within established procedures and practices.

Duties include oversight of tasks such as the installation maintenance and repair of traffic signal ground construction underground piping concrete bases for controller boxes pedestrian signal bases underground pull boxes and loop detectors.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure all crew tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. Take initiative and corrective action to address issues as they arise.

2. Complete and manage required documentation including daily work logs maintenance and inventory forms vehicle inspection reports and other related records.

3. Safely operate a variety of tools and equipment used in traffic operations such as dump trucks cranes trenchers/backhoes pneumatic drills and jackhammers core drills loop saws concrete saws and specialized paint equipment.

4. Evaluate and improve crew performance by providing regular feedback coaching and counseling.

5. Demonstrate effective leadership by modeling behaviors to foster a positive and productive team environment.

6. Represent the crew in meetings such as safety tailgates pre-construction briefings and field coordination meetings.

7. Promote and enforce safe work practices by adhering to procedures using required personal protective equipment (PPE) and identifying and reporting hazards.

8. Direct and participate in the installation maintenance and repair of traffic control systems including construction zones and loop installations.

9. Ensure the proper use of temporary traffic control measures cones signs and other equipment according to the CDOT WATCH Handbook MUTCD and 811 locate procedures.

10. Load unload and manage materials tools and equipment necessary for daily operations.

11. Read and apply engineering plans and work orders to ensure proper placement and construction of traffic control devices.

12. Serve as the first point of contact for emergency calls. Assess situations and take appropriate action following established protocols.

13. Maintain effective and professional interactions with coworkers other departments and the public.

14. Carry out additional tasks as needed to support overall operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• A minimum of 5 years of related work experience is required.

• Class A CDL

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with work hazards work zones safety precautions 811 Locates procedures OSHA regulations ground construction specialized equipment and hand tools traffic signal control wires communication reading and interpreting plans and traffic systems.

Knowledge Abilities and Skills:

• Ability to read and write including signal plans.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems related to the installation repair and maintenance of traffic control devices with limited supervision from the Field Operations Supervisor.

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods sometimes under unfavorable or extreme weather conditions.

• Ability to use specialized equipment (i.e. dump truck cranes trencher/backhoe pneumatic drills pneumatic jackhammers air compressor core drill sawzalls loop saw concrete saw and hand tools used in traffic operations.

• Ability to work as a team and lead crews for various types of traffic operations projects.

• Ability to read and interpret signal plans provided by traffic engineers.

• Ability to utilize a computer such as a work order management system emails calendar etc.

• Skilled in construction work involving the maintenance and installation of all ground construction for traffic signals wires control cables and pedestrian signals.

• Knowledge of methods materials tools and standard practices for the installation operation and maintenance of traffic control systems.

• Knowledge of the MUTCD

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions involved with working heavy equipment underground utilities including electric working in and around vehicle traffic.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex national origin marital status age disability sexual orientation political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress appearance or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

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BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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