02468 - Crew Leader Maintenance

About the Role

Serve as a member and leader of a work crew performing a combination of skilled equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks to maintain Virginia's roadways. This role involves emergency operations, equipment operation, job safety, leadership, manual labor, preventative maintenance, traffic control, records management, and worker productivity.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Operations: Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other emergency operations. Clear roadways of snow, ice, debris, and accident clean-up. Provide traffic control and supervise shift operations in emergencies.
• Equipment Operation: Demonstrate skill in the safe use of all equipment. Perform and instruct crew in maintenance and repairs. Ensure equipment is properly maintained. Complete pre-trip inspections for vehicles and equipment.
• Job Safety: Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Ensure crew has proper personal protection equipment. Maintain knowledge of safety rules and train crew members. Promote safety and monitor work sites to ensure compliance.
• Leadership: Conduct on-the-job training and recommend additional training. Provide feedback on job performance. Assist with record keeping and administrative tasks. Serve as back-up to supervision and represent the Area Headquarters (AHQ) at meetings.
• Manual Labor: Participate as a leader or working member to complete projects. Perform manual labor and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Preventative Maintenance: Lead or perform maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance. Oversee pre-trip inspections for vehicles and equipment.
• Traffic Control: Plan, schedule, oversee, and perform placement, maintenance, and removal of traffic control devices. Respond to work orders and maintain records.
• Records Management: Prepare and maintain program and project documentation. Assist in budget reports and forecasting. Monitor expenditures and recommend adjustments.
• Worker Productivity: Document and report daily crew activities, accomplishments, time, and material usage. Monitor contractor performance and approve documentation.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to compile data, prepare reports, and maintain records.
• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months and maintain thereafter. Comply with DOT and VDOT policies when operating CDL equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and use hand and power tools.
• Ability to plan work schedules and assign manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to provide on-site direction and technical guidance.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions, highway plans, sketches, and technical documents.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Skill in operating light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment.
• Knowledge of work zone safety, traffic controls, and flagging operations (MUTCD).
• Knowledge of inventory and budgeting practices.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Skill in coordinating and scheduling daily work, personnel, and equipment.
• Skill in providing good customer service.
• Skill in using computers and software applications.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply work zone safety and traffic control manuals.
• Ability to lead, direct, oversee, and train others.
• 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.
• Safety shoes required.
• Skill in using computers and software applications.
• Skill in operating and maintaining light and medium trucks and equipment.

Additional Considerations

• Training, experience, or education in Construction or related field.
• 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 (snow-removal, storm damage, accident clean-up).
• Experience in inventory practices and procedures.
• Experience in roadway maintenance and repair.
• Experience in work zone set-up, traffic controls, and flagging (MUTCD or similar).
• Experience overseeing and leading work crews.
• Experience preparing reports and keeping records.
• Experience using computers and software applications.

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct. Physical requirements include the ability to perform heavy manual labor and operate equipment safely.