02008 - Crew Leader Maintenance

About the role

Oversee and perform a variety of simple to complex roadway maintenance activities. Supervise a crew and provide technical guidance to crew members performing maintenance activities and equipment operation. Serve as a member and leader of a work crew performing a combination of skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance and manual labor tasks in order to maintain Virginia's roadways.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with citizens, public officials, state employees and business people demonstrating sensitivity for their opinions and suggestions.
• Respond with accurate and complete information to inquiries and requests.
• Communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with customers.
• Provide customers with Information related to the status of their work requests as required.
• Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other types of emergency operations.
• Clear roadways of snow, ice and debris, as well as accident clean-up.
• Provide traffic control.
• Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques.
• Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.) and train crew members in proper safety methods.
• Identify proper work site protection techniques.
• Ensure workplace safety by identifying hazards and making suggestions for improvement.
• Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc.
• Take corrective action when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Lead or perform maintenance repair, replacement, preventative maintenance.
• Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
• Work with supervisors and managers at assigned locations to plan, schedule, oversee and perform the placement, maintenance and removal of traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc., according to the MUTCD.
• Receive and respond to work orders.
• Order and track inventory and maintain records.
• Document and report on daily crew activities, accomplishments, time and material usage.
• Monitor contractor performance; review and approve documentation associated with work activities.

Requirements

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to compile and analyze data; complete reports and records, requiring business, English and math skills.
• Ability to compile data, prepare reports and maintain records.
• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
• Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and use hand and power tools.
• Ability to plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower, materials and equipment needed to accomplish the job.
• Ability to provide on-site direction and technical guidance.
• Ability to provide technical direction and guidance to skilled, semi-skilled and manual laborers.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret highway plans, sketches and technical documents.
• Ability to track daily accomplishments, prepare written reports and documents.
• Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Considerable skill in the operation and maintenance of hand-held and power tools.
• Considerable skill in the operation of light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment used for highway maintenance and emergency maintenance operations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower, materials and equipment needed to accomplish the job.
• Knowledge and application of work zone safety, traffic controls and flagging operations to include the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of inventory and budgeting practices.
• Knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and programs related to roadway construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices with ability to supervise others to include performance management.
• Skill in coordinating and scheduling daily work, personnel and equipment.
• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand held and power tools.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply work zone safety and traffic control manuals.
• Ability to lead, direct, oversee the work of others and train others.
• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
• Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and use hand and power tools.
• Basic knowledge of inventory procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance and construction practices and procedures.
• Safety shoes required.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Skill operating and maintaining light and medium trucks and equipment.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Construction or related field desired.
• Basic Tree Cutting & Chainsaw Operator.
• CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Emergency operations experience to include snow-removal, storm damage, and accident clean-up.
• Experience applying inventory practices and procedures.
• Experience in roadway maintenance activities.
• Experience in roadway maintenance and repair.
• Experience in work zone set-up, traffic controls and flagging to include using the MUTCD or similar regulations.
• Experience overseeing the work of others.
• Experience leading and training work crews.
• Experience preparing reports and keeping records.
• Experience using computers and software applications.
• Flagger.
• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety.