Streets Leadworker - Programs (Asphalt & Snow and Ice)

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

The mission of the Transportation department is to provide a safe and efficient transportation system that supports livable neighborhoods and a vital economy in partnership with the community. We take pride in being a dynamic international and multicultural future-focused high performing city and department. We invest in our employees and encourage and reward employee growth and development. Our culture values and encourages quality communication shared leadership and responsibility innovation and integrity.

We are currently looking for a Streets Lead Worker - Programs (Asphalt & Snow and Ice) to join our team. This is a journey-level position that performs a wide variety of street maintenance duties. Duties include the installation maintenance and repair of the Citys roadway signs traffic control and walkway infrastructure and related appurtenances and the staffing of major street maintenance programs such as street cleaning ice & snow response and vegetation management. This position will act as a lead to one or more small work groups; reporting to the crew leaders of the section and supervised by the Street Maintenance Superintendent who reports to an Operations Manager.

The person in this position must be capable of learning and performing all aspects of the Street Maintenance workload.

Persons in this position perform all tasks associated with their work group. They operate and care for all equipment needed to complete the tasks of their work group. Work will be performed cooperatively with other employees as incumbents make on-site job assignments troubleshoot on-site problems including working with senior engineering technicians to compile repairs and oversee the work of outside contractors. You will ensure the availability of equipment needed to complete assignments including equipment procurement and rental resolve on-site problems between employees report project status to superiors and complete work in a manner that leads/motivates all members of the group and assures individual co-worker and public safety in all weather and working conditions. Work is performed with little supervision while on the job site; you make decisions necessary to plan organize and complete your work with appropriate safety and efficiency and complete work in a manner that commands the respect of or demonstrates appropriate courtesy to the public. As a Lead you will provide adequate documented and consistent on-site training opportunities for subordinate employees.

Candidates for this position are expected to have excellent mechanical problem-solving skills as well as the ability to estimate project costs and schedule work. Responsible for on-site direction of crews concurrently at multiple job sites performing Street Maintenance tasks and is responsible to perform some duties that are not typical at the Lead Worker level (such as job planning for multiple sites overseeing contracted work and providing administrative or technical support of multiple programs).

• Perform at a journey-level all general duties necessary to install repair and maintain the Citys roadway and walkway infrastructure.
• Organize lead and perform work activities related to multiple Streets Maintenance Programs. Proactive program ownership is required including up-to date knowledge of available technologies and methods and resulting production expectations as well as comparative costs.
• Maintain infrastructure inventories assess condition of transportation infrastructure and document results using related automated databases such as Maximo Application Suite and Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Develop a weekly and monthly schedule of work assignments for subordinate employees at multiple concurrent locations.
• Monitor crew production costs of projects/tasks as well as levels of service and be ready to compare with surrounding agencies.
• Lead subordinates in the development of a team environment train crew members document and monitor work performance. Document and report crew performance and maintain work records.
• Schedule assign and maintain program and function-related equipment. Acquisition of rented or purchased equipment as needed.
• Monitor availability of supplies. Reorder as appropriate.
• Coordinate the use of shared resources (i.e. equipment staff and materials) with other team leaders.
• Process customer requests promptly and conduct follow-up as necessary. Provide claims investigations and timely documentation of liability issues and actions taken.
• Comply with City policies and codes and enforce safety regulations. Follow and assist in the creation of work group standard operating procedures.
• Handle on-site questions and concerns from the public.
• Respond to emergencies such as wind ice and snow or damage to the system infrastructure.
• Lead Snow and Ice Program and coordinate equipment materials labor capacity reporting needs adjustments and inventories to crew leads
• Provide timely communication of employee issues or changing conditions orally and by written reports to crew leader and superintendent.
• Lead/motivate all members of the work group and ensure employee and public safety in all weather and working conditions.
• Oversee the use care and operation of maintenance equipment including City vehicles heavy equipment and tools.
• Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy proper work methods quality techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Employees have a duty to report to work for response to emergencies such as weather- related events flooding or earthquakes.
  

Education & Experience Requirement

• One year of experience leading or supervising a work group.
• Experience delivering quality customer service to the general public. Proven customer communication skills.
• Basic computer experience.
• Clear and concise oral and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with and demonstrate leadership to subordinates peers and supervisors.
• Ability to make decisions necessary to plan organize and complete work for multiple project sites efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to perform effectively with little or no supervision.
• Ability to take ownership of the program assigned and fully understand all aspects.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to safety procedures work rules and guidelines. Ability and willingness to work overtime or changing shifts (including nights and weekends).

• Five years of experience in municipal maintenance or general construction activities. For thispositionatleastthreeyearsexperienceinallStreetrelatedmaintenanceisrequired.
• Graduation from high school or a GED equivalent.

• The selected candidate will be required to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers license at date of hire.
• Must have and maintain a good driving record by City Standards.
• Preferred current (CDL A) License or must be able to obtain a Washington State Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within six months of employment.
• Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment flexibility test and physical capacity test.
• Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test (consistent with Federal Laws requiring drug and alcohol testing for all job classifications requiring a CDL).
• In-house applicants who do not currently possess a CDL will be subject to the pre- employment drug and alcohol test in accordance with DOT rules and regulations.
• Must possess a Washington State flagging certification or be able to pass the certification test within 6 months.
  
  
  

WorkingConditions&PhysicalDemands

• Must be able to lift up to 90 lbs. and engage in considerable pulling pushing and climbing.
• Work is done mostly outdoors in all type of weather conditions. Common hazards include traffic underground lines chemicals and equipment.
• Individuals must have adequate hearing and visual acuity to successfully perform the essential job responsibilities and requirements of the position. Individuals must be able to hear and understand verbal communications and other outside sound sources. Vision abilities include close distance color peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Three (3) or more moving traffic violations within the preceding three (3) years.
• A serious driving violation within the preceding three (3) years. (Serious violations include but are not limited to reckless or negligent driving DUIs driving while license suspended or without a license etc.).
• Two (2) or more motor vehicle accidents within the preceding three (3) years for which the applicant received a traffic or criminal citation and was convicted forfeited bail or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.

Other infractions or citations will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration but the City will consider the candidates driving record when making employment decisions.

A candidates driving record will be checked by means of a current (within one month) driving abstract obtained by the candidate from the Washington Department of Licensing. Candidates without a three year record in Washington will need to obtain an equivalent document from the state in which they have been licensed.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at or .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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