Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Electric Maintenance)

• Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with tank endorsement in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of the application or they will not be considered. Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or B reflecting the tank endorsement and valid Medical Examiners Card (MEC) at time of interview or they will be immediately disqualified.
• Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal whenever his or her services are needed; to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm which at times could be up to a period of several days including holidays and weekends.
• Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 30-mile residency from the posted job location.
• Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview.
• Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.
• Applicants invited to interview will be requested to supply a copy of their Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or B with Tank Endorsement valid Medical Examiners Card (MEC) and copies of their last two performance appraisals.

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• Plans crew workflow and determines priorities;
• Schedules assigns oversees and reviews work;
• Establishes and maintains crew procedures;
• Provides staff training and assistance;
• Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;
• Acts as liaison with operating units agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
• Requisitions materials and equipment appropriate to the various jobs;
• Participates in performing the duties of the crew;
• May make recommendations on policies or standards;
• May prepare reports and correspondence;
• May do preliminary site inspection of assigned jobs;
• May be required to stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at State-owned airports;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Experience with shorts pole setting and working circuit
• Experience with traffic signal video and radar detection levels of signals and priority
• Experience with Call Before You Dig (CBYD) system and priority
• Experience communicating verbally and in writing with teammates and stakeholders of all levels
• Experience with planning and assigning daily work and scheduled overtime to a crew of employees
• Experience in a lead or supervisor capacity and understanding of department policies and procedures
• Experience with managing stock supplies

• Incumbents in this class will be required to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal as required.
• Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses permits and/or certifications.

• Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength stamina physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
• A physical examination may be required.

• Incumbents in this class are exposed to extremes of weather conditions to frequent lifting of heavy weights to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions including exposure to heights when working on bridges to poison ivy insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery.
• The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.