Internal Only Public Works Crew Leader

High school diploma or equivalent with four years of experience or training in heavy equipment operations streets and drainage systems or construction and maintenance required; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job.

One year of supervisory experience is required.

Must possess a valid Georgia Commercial Drivers License Class A with tanker endorsement.

Must be able to meet the current training requirements for this position as set forth in the Streets & Drainage Certification Program within the required time frame.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises and evaluates assigned staff handling all employee concerns directing work assignments counseling and disciplining employees when necessary and completing employee performance appraisals.

Directs work assignments of assigned personnel in the construction maintenance and improvement of streets and drainage systems in any capacity required (e.g. grading asphalt concrete tree removal storm response).

Reviews work orders and recurring work plans organizes and schedules daily workflow of an assigned crew.

Reviews and prepares job sites for work reviews and interprets blueprints engineering drawings or job specifications ensures utilities are properly marked determines supplies and manpower requirements and limitations of projects and makes design recommendations if necessary in order to complete the repairs/construction as requested.

Handles employee issues reviews employment applications conducts interviews makes hiring recommendations approves leave completes employee performance evaluations and appraisals counsels and recommends disciplinary actions.

Sets grades using a level calculates material needs (asphalt concrete etc.) operates and/or transports assigned equipment to and from work sites prepares cost estimates for projects prepares and makes daily log book entries completes weekly reports and assists with providing information for division reports and may advise on equipment specification requirements.

Trains employees in the areas of safety operation and maintenance of assigned tools equipment and vehicles roadside and traffic operations commercial drivers license and ensures employees understand and are fully trained in street and drainage construction and maintenance techniques.

Operates a variety of vehicles equipment and tools as required (e.g. backhoe front end loader roller tandem dump truck tamp trenchers bushhogs shoring equipment jackhammer chain saw air compressor and other equipment as required).

Oversees and directs the routine maintenance of equipment and vehicles such as lubrication and checking air oil water and other fluids.

Assists in establishing goals objectives and performance targets monitors work team performance and utilizes management practices to achieve goals and objectives.

Responds to emergency and stand-by calls on a 24-hour daily basis.

Performs other related duties as required.


Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles practices and procedures of the Unified Government and the operations and functions of the Transportation & Public Works Department.

Knowledge of management personnel and financial practices policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.

Knowledge of all applicable laws ordinances policies standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.

Knowledge of computers software programs required to perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge of street construction maintenance and repair procedures and methods; surveying methods and equipment; Athens-Clarke County geography including street names right-of-ways and locations; and equipment operation maintenance and design specifications.

Ability to administer policies procedures plans and activities and to monitor the performance of subordinates against measured established goals.

Ability to develop and administer operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of the specific duties of the position.

Ability to keep informed of any changes in policy methods operations budgetary and equipment needs etc. as they pertain to departmental and personnel operations and activities.

Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates management employees members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the Unified Government as they relate to the Transportation & Public Works Department.

Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise clear and effective manner.

Ability to deal effectively with organizational management human relations and technical subjects.

Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergency situations determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented setting priorities maintaining standards and resolving problems.

Ability to comprehend interprets and applies regulations procedures and related information.

Ability to handle the required mathematical calculations.

Ability to read blueprints to prepare budget and cost estimates and to perform street and drainage construction and maintenance tasks.

Ability to operate streets & drainage equipment vehicles hand and power tools and office equipment such as a computer typewriter calculator fax machine copier etc.