Crew Leader, Grounds

City of Shreveport; Lucas (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Supervisor to oversee the functions of multiple activities within the water and sewer maintenance sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safety standards, supervising crews, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant experience, and a valid operator's license. This is a physically active role requiring light to moderately heavy effort in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in grounds maintenance, with one year in a supervisory role.
• Valid State vehicle operator's license is required.
• Valid Class 1 Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection Certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises one or more crews in activities related to water and sewer maintenance.
• Implements safety programs and maintains job safety standards.
• Submits work reports and maintains related records.

Skills

Supervision

Grounds maintenance

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Organizes and/or supervises the functions of several activities or special projects.Water and Sewer:

Supervises the activities of one or more crews. May organize and or supervise the functions of several activities or special projects. May operate tractor, land grading equipment and weed eaters. Implements approved work, training, and safety programs. Ensures safety procedures are followed in the loading, movement and unloading of assigned equipment. Submits work and time reports and maintains related records. Orients and trains workers. Initiate requests for tools, equipment and supplies. Directs workers and may participate in the maintenance and repair of driveways, walks, roads, benches, swings, fences, lawns and in other activities such as spraying, pruning, planting and removing litter pick up in parks, boulevards and municipal grounds. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Maintains job safety standards (personal protection equipment, etc.); complies with City of Shreveport vehicle safety rules; trains new team members on safe work practices. Regularly attends required safety, job related and certification training classes as required.

Water and Sewer:

1). High School Diploma or GED.

2). Valid State vehicle operator's license.

3). Three (3) years experience in grounds maintenance, with at least one year as a lead worker or in a supervisory role.

Lucas Plant assignment - Valid Class 1 Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection Certificates issued by the State of Louisiana, Dept. of Health and Hospitals is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:
1.Tasks involve sedentary to light work, involving some reaching, handling, fingering and/or feeling of objects and materials; involve the ability to exert light to moderately heavy physical effort, but which may involve some combination of climbing and balancing stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
2. May involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate to moderately heavy weight (12-50 pounds).
3. Some tasks require odor, texture and visual perception and discrimination.
4. Job must be performed with or without accommodations.

Work Environment:
1. Some tasks may require exposure to strong odors, toxic/poisonous agents, insects, smoke, dust, pollen and disease/pathogens.

Travel:
Work will be required locally from location to location to accomplish job assignments and visit job sites.