Public Works Crew Leader

Position Purpose

This position provides leadership and supervision of Public Works Specialist in all aspects relating to the construction and maintenance of typical municipal infrastructure and facilities:  water, wastewater, streets, drainage, and parks facilities.  This position receives guidance from the Public Works Director with respect to general objectives in the majority of tasks and projects assigned.

Essential Functions

• Manage, coordinate, and evaluate the work of Public Works Specialists related to specific tasks assigned by the Public Works Director.
• Assist and make recommendations to the Public Works Director regarding short and long range planning.
• Prepare and prioritize list of infrastructure and facilities repair and replacement needs as assigned.
• Advise subordinates on policies, work methods, and materials used in construction and maintenance.
• Prepare various reports, maintain established budgets, implement policy ideals, and recommend procedures for the Director.
• Recommend the purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Confer with the Public Works Director on all private or public infrastructure projects.
• Assure compliance with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations set forth by the City Manager and the Code of Ordinances.
• Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.

Secondary Functions

• Perform as responsible steward of the public trust and strive for excellence in public service.
• Act in a civil, respectful manner at all times to citizens, co-workers, and others.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. 
• Report all unsafe activities to Public Works Director, human resources, and/or City Manager.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and city goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skill.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Capital and Fiscal Responsibility

• Responsible for adhering to all City of Lucas Purchasing Policies while performing purchasing tasks.
• Assists in preparing, overseeing, and managing the Public Works Department related budgets as directed by the Public Works Director.

Credentials (minimum preferred)

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Must have the ability to pass accredited courses in construction and in maintenance.
• Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets technical procedures and regulations.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of people, customers, and general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as the fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situation.
• Ability to solve practical problems where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instruction in the following forms: written, oral, schematic diagram, and schedule.
• Proficient, or able to become proficient, personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Ability to handle more than one project simultaneously.
• Diagnose and repair failures in public infrastructure and facilities.
• Operate, repair, and install water connections system components including wastewater mains, clean outs, valves, pumps, lift stations, manholes, flow meters, and related appurtenances.
• Ability to inspect pumps, motors, waterlines, wet wells, valves, and various water collection system appurtenances.
• Supervise the repair, operation, and maintenance of public infrastructure, facilities, equipment controls, and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Interpret maps, drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Keep daily logs of time, material, and constructions equipment.
• Responsible for implementation and enforcement of traffic control devises and safety rules and regulations for protection of employees and public.
• Exercise good judgment to work safely, use equipment properly, and require employees to use safety equipment.
• Ensures proper placement of employees when working in trenches.
• Require employee to observe all safety rules and regulations.
• Draw water samples for testing.
• Supervise daily preventive maintenance checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to determine methods, work sequence, and schedules; to achieve objectives of assignments; and to operate within specific policy guidelines.
• Is expected to make every effort to work overtime during emergencies, adverse weather, or any other occasion that threatens the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.

Formal Education/Certifications/Licenses

• At least a Class C Water License or the ability to obtain such a license within twelve (12) months
• The ability to obtain a Wastewater License within twelve (12) months
• Years of experience and knowledge in related fields to public works may be considered in lieu of the certifications stated above.
• At least a valid Texas Driver License and an acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain such a license within twelve (12) months
• CDL preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual candidates are preferred but not required.

Prior Experience

Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of utilities departments

Tools and Equipment Used

Personal computer, telephone, mobile radio, fax and copy machine, excavation equipment, various motor vehicles, air compressors, vacuum truck, inspection camera, jet machine, hand and power tools, and other related equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and operate objects, tools, and controls; and to reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  No aspect of this position is considered light duty.   Daily strenuous activities of a physical nature are requirements.  Occasionally required to comfortably lift and carry objects weighing up to eighty (80) pounds and frequently required to comfortably lift and carry objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to the following for prolonged periods: standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work is normally NOT performed in an air-conditioned office environment, and the noise level associated with this work is usually high.

Primarily works outdoors with exposure to changing and extreme weather conditions such as rain, sun, snow, wind, etc. and with exposure to outdoor temperatures in excess of 100 degrees and well below 32 degrees.

Work will take place in poorly lighted, awkward, confined, and hazardous areas; above ground level on ladders, rooftops, scaffolding, elevated water storage tanks, etc.  Exposure to non-weather related humidity or wet conditions, fumes, airborne particles, electric shock, vibration, and moving mechanical parts will take place on a regular and daily basis.  The employee will be exposed to high speed vehicular traffic within a roadway.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, reference checks, and job related tests may be required.  Fitness for duty medical and physical examinations will be conducted.

Leadership

Supervisor:                              Public Works Director

Direct Reports:                        Public Works Specialist 1 and/or Specialist 2