CREW CHIEF STREETS

St Pete Beach, City of (FL); Saint Pete Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. Pete Beach is seeking a skilled street maintenance supervisor to lead field crews in operation, maintenance, and repair of streets, alleys, rights-of-way, traffic signage, and pavement markings, ensuring safety and high levels of customer service.

This role directs daily work, coordinates with staff and contractors, monitors equipment and work zones, prepares reports, and responds to emergencies, with after-hours on-call responsibilities and eligibility for required licenses and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; CDL required or obtainable.
• Apprenticeship or technical training preferred.
• CDL valid in Florida and First-aid/CPR certifications required.
• Ability to obtain TTC/Temporary Traffic Control certification and CPWP-S within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Act as crew chief, supervising skilled roadway and right-of-way maintenance work.
• Plan and coordinate daily street staff activities, oversee pothole repair and utility work.
• Direct installation, repair, and inventory of traffic signs and pavement markings.
• Oversee temporary traffic control in work zones to protect crews and the public.
• Assign work orders, track staff time, and assist payroll; draft division reports.
• Provide technical guidance on roadway maintenance practices and coordinate with contractors.

Skills

Roadway maintenance

Leadership

Safety compliance

Traffic control

Customer service

Budget assistance

Education

High school diploma

Commercial driver's license (CDL)

APWA CPWP-S certification

First-aid/CPR certifications

Tools

Sign installation

Pavement markings

Equipment operation

Blueprint reading

GIS familiarity

Job description

Performs skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of City-owned streets, alleyways, rights-of-way, traffic signage, and pavement markings. Serves as a working supervisor leading field operation, operating roadway maintenance equipment, establishing work zone traffic control, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while delivering a high level of customer service. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Operations Manager. Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel.

The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Serves as crew chief; acts as a working supervisor performing skilled roadway and right-of-way maintenance and repair work.
• Assists with planning, supervising, and coordinating daily work for in-house streets staff; oversees asphalt patching, pothole repair, utility cut restoration, base course prep, and alley maintenance.
• Directs the installation, replacement, repair, and inventory of traffic control signage, street name markers, and roadway signs in compliance with applicable standards.
• Oversees pavement markings, including street striping, crosswalks, stop bars, and curb painting.
• Implements and inspects Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) / Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) to ensure the safety of field crews, motorists, and pedestrians.
• Assigns work orders to appropriate staff and ensures completion in an efficient and effective manner; assists with payroll by tracking and verifying staff time in the field.
• Advises and assists in the preparation of division budgets; purchases materials, supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Makes recommendations regarding recruiting, promoting, and disciplining subordinate personnel; provides regular coaching and completes annual performance evaluations.
• Provides technical assistance regarding roadway surface maintenance, asphalt application, inspection, and repair practices.
• Coordinates with contractors, vendors, and other department staff as needed to successfully complete street maintenance projects and right-of-way repairs.
• Ensures all equipment, trucks, rollers, compactors, and power tools are checked periodically to confirm components are functioning properly; logs maintenance information and recommends repairs.
• Communicates directly with the public in a professional manner to address questions and concerns; seeks to build trust and confidence in the department's ability to address issues fairly and ethically.
• Inspects rights-of-way or roadways for water leaks and contacts Pinellas County Utilities for repairs.
• Promotes cross-training and cooperation throughout the department.
• Completes weekly reports outlining division activities; drafts emails and other short reports as needed to communicate the status of work orders and projects.
• Assigns personnel to perform post-storm event cleanup to clear roadways and ensure public safety; provides support for storm recovery and debris removal.
• Responds to emergency situations as needed, including after-hours and on-call assignments.
• Performs related tasks as required.

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and extensive experience in public works street maintenance, asphalt paving and repair, or roadway operations.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or technical school training in a related field is preferred.
• Possession of an appropriate commercial driver's license (CDL) valid in the State of Florida.
• Possession of first-aid and CPR certifications.
• Ability to obtain FDOT Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Intermediate certification within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain APWA Public Works Professional-Supervision (CPWP-S) certification within 12 months of hire.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Emergency Response Status: As a condition of employment, City of St. Pete Beach employees may be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of street maintenance, asphalt patching, pavement repair, and right-of-way maintenance practices.
• Thorough knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in roadway repair, asphalt laying, and sign installation.
• Thorough knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of Temporary Traffic Control (TTC/MOT) standards and roadway work zone safety procedures.
• Some knowledge of the safe use, operation, and preventive maintenance of common automotive, mechanical, and street maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and Geographic Information System (GIS) layers.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others in a highly productive manner.
• Ability to perform manual and semi-skilled labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors, and the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm's length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, traffic hazards, noise, vibration, atmospheric conditions, and oils.