Crew Leader - Cortland County Department of Public Works

About the role

The work involves responsibility for leading and participating with a small group in safely performing a variety of routine highway, landfill, and/or recycling center operations and maintenance tasks. Instructions are received regarding work to be done and how to do it when new or unusual procedures are involved. Crew Leaders lead and participate in the work and notify supervisors of the work in progress and upon completion. The incumbent may work with commercial and private haulers and the general public using the landfill and/or recycling center. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Highway Superintendent and/or designee. Does related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Leading and participating with a small group in safely performing a variety of routine highway, landfill, and/or recycling center operations and maintenance tasks.
• Receiving instructions regarding work to be done and how to do it when new or unusual procedures are involved.
• Leading and participating in the work and notifying supervisors of the work in progress and upon completion.
• Working with commercial and private haulers and the general public using the landfill and/or recycling center.
• Performing related work as required.

Requirements

• Full Time, 40 hours per week with benefits.

Qualifications

• Either: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience as a motor equipment operator in construction, public works or related activities; OR Four (4) years paid experience as defined in (a).

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid New York State Class B Driver’s License with air brake required.
• Failure to maintain a NYS Class B Driver's License with all required endorsements will result in disciplinary action or dismissal.
• Pre-employment screenings required.

Benefits

• New York State Retirement System
• Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off including 13 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance available after one year of service
• Position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pay

• $26.1149-33.0548/HR (CSEA Union)

Schedule

• Full Time, 40 hours per week

Location

Cortland County Department of Public Works – Highway Division