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District Crew Leader - Drainage Operations

City of Colorado Springs · Greater Colorado Springs Area · 2 days ago
Management$31.11–$37.35/hrFull-time

About the role

In this position, you will operate the full range of heavy equipment involved in major construction, maintenance, and repair projects for the public right-of ways in the Public Works department. In addition you will provide training to equipment operators and supervise projects by communicating and coordinating projects with management, crew members, vendors, and the public. In this position, you will be required to respond to emergency after hours callouts.

Responsibilities

  • Operate equipment such as a track excavator, motor grader, dozer, front end loader, backhoe, paving machine, milling machine, various types of compactors, semi-tractor trailer, and tanker
  • Operate a single or tandem axle dump truck with plow and sander
  • Construct and maintain unpaved/paved roadways, right-of-ways, and drainage structures using materials such as asphalt, concrete, rip rap, and/or geotextiles
  • Apply chemicals, abrasives, and other ice control products during snow removal operations
  • Maintain log and record books
  • Provide lead supervision; schedule and coordinate the activities and services of assigned staff
  • Perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance tasks
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Five years of full-time professional pavement, concrete, and drainage maintenance experience
  • One year of supervisory experience
  • Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver's license not subject to restrictions
  • Possess upon start and maintain a valid, non-probationary Class A Colorado CDL (Commercial Driver's License), not subject to restrictions related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

Qualifications

  • Experience in coordination of maintenance operations in compliance with MS4 (Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer System) permit requirements
  • Understanding of stormwater regulations and compliance requirements related to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), CDPHE (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment)
  • Legal construction standards, and drainage criteria
  • Experience which demonstrates an understanding of the design methods, materials, and equipment used for infrastructure maintenance
  • Experience in chemical herbicide applications
  • Experience in trash removal to include homeless encampment
  • Possess a current Road Scholar 1 certification

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Input data into a tracking database
  • Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications, and technical manuals
  • Operate a transit; set and read grade stakes
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Safely and properly operate the full range of complex heavy power-driven equipment and various hand and power tools
  • Apply and explain pertinent, laws, rules, regulations, and City policies and procedures
  • Work independently in the absence of supervision

Benefits

We are an accredited pay equity employer! Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education.

Pay

$31.11 - $37.35 Hourly

Schedule

As a District Crew Lead for Keep it Clean Operations, you will work a 40-hour week with occasional after-hours callouts.

Additional Information

To be considered for this position you must register your CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.

Please contact City Recruiting at City.Recruiting@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Physical Demands: You must be able to reach, bend, climb, kneel, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; lift, carry, and drag 50 pounds; use fingers, hands, and legs; and distinguish colors.

Environmental Conditions: Primary Work Environment - Outdoors with possible exposure to inclement weather; Extreme Temperature - Daily; Wetness and Humidity - Daily; Respiratory Hazards - Daily (dust, odors, fumes, and gases); Noise and Vibrations - Daily; Physical Hazards - Daily (heavy equipment and toxic chemicals); Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Frequently; Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Rarely.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

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