Heavy Equipment Crew Leader

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical oversight of assigned staff by directing on-site street maintenance and construction activities as the lead worker.
• Collaborate with supervisors to coordinate, organize and issue daily work assignments for assigned crew workers.
• Responsible for various recordkeeping related to daily work activities (equipment, labor, materials, safety).
• Actively participates in daily work activities.
• Operates various heavy equipment to support construction and maintenance activities.
• Leads training and cross-training for staff to maximize effectiveness in project delivery.
• Ensures all plans, materials, tools, and supplies are available for crew members for efficient production.
• Takes prompt and professional action in addressing resident concerns; manages customer complaints using the designated work order management systems.
• Ensures proper care of equipment, vehicles, and tools at project sites, and maintains and repairs equipment and tools.
• Takes a primary role in safety for assigned staff including work zone safety, equipment safety, and health safety.
• Affords assistance in the planning, layout, installation, and inspection of traffic control devices for assigned projects.
• Attends various meetings related to department operations; may be assigned to special projects or committees.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays to support special events, respond to natural disasters, critical incidents, and other emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• 1 year in supervisory experience
• 4 years related experience operating heavy construction equipment
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 - 6 years of experience as a heavy equipment operator
• 2 years or more of experience in a supervisory role in an operations environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of street maintenance, repair and construction methods and practices
• Considerable knowledge of safety principles, practices and procedures relevant to the construction industry
• Considerable knowledge of operating and maintaining heavy equipment
• Ability to work effectively with people to accomplish project goals
• Ability to perform labor for extended periods, under varying environmental conditions
• Skill in effective written and oral communication
• Skill in resolving conflicts in a professional manner
• Ability to understand and implement verbal and written instructions
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment
• Ability to plan and coordinate work site activities
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The incumbent works in an outside environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more several times daily.