Crew Leader I- Streets & Drainage

City of North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach (SC)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 65,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of North Myrtle Beach is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to lead a crew in the construction and maintenance of streets and drainage systems. Under limited supervision, you will supervise daily assignments, ensure equipment maintenance, and oversee pothole patching, pipe placement, and roadwork while upholding safety and reporting standards.

You must be able to operate a variety of heavy machinery and lift substantial weights, with on-call availability.

Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or GED.
Experience: Two (2) years experience in light to heavy equipment operation.
Certifications: CDL required.
Preferred: South Carolina pesticide applicator certification.

Responsibilities

Supervises daily assigned Heavy Equipment Operator(s), Motor Equipment Operator(s), and Trades Worker(s).
Assists superintendent and supervisor with training, instructing, planning and assigning work.
Maintains standards, coordinates activities, and recommends transfers/promotions.
Ensures equipment is properly maintained and ready for operation.
Oversees asphalt repairs, pothole patching, and concrete/pipe work as needed.
Operates paver, vactor trucks, backhoes, loaders, tractors, and other heavy equipment.
Completes daily/weekly records, and reviews plans and work orders.
Enforces department safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL

South Carolina pesticide applicator certification

Job description

General Statement of Job

Under limited supervision, provides leadership and direction to subordinate crewmembers in the construction and maintenance of City streets and drainage systems. Participates in construction, repair and maintenance activities.

Minimum Training And Experience

Education: High school graduate or GED

Experience: Two (2) years experience in in light to heavy equipment operation

Certifications:

Preferred

South Carolina pesticide applicator certification

Note

The City retains the right to determine equivalencies.
Any certifications not possessed at hire, must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate a dump truck, tractor, dresser-loader, backhoe, motor grader, carpentry tools, concrete tools, asphalt tools, and numerous other small tools. Must be able to exert in excess of one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of fifty pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of twenty pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to one hundred pounds.

Essential Job Functions

Supervises daily assigned Heavy Equipment Operator(s), Motor Equipment Operator(s), and Trades Worker(s). Assists superintendent and supervisor with training, instructing, planning and assigning work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, and recommending transfers/promotions.

Completes and maintains required records to provide for monthly reports and files.

Ensures that equipment is properly maintained to ensure proper operating condition.

Participates in and oversees asphalt repairs including making utility cuts and performing pothole patching.

Performs and supervises the placement of concrete pipe and aluminum pipe, construction of catch basins and repairs, setting of grades for roadway construction and placement of pipe, construction of forms for placement of concrete, and repairing water lines and sewer lines as needed.

Operates a paver, vactor trucks, rubber tire backhoes, track hoe, front-end loader, tractor, asphalt roller, dump truck, and motor grader in the performance of construction and maintenance duties; utilizes various tools such as saws, drillers, hammer, asphalt tools, hand tools, etc.

Performs miscellaneous duties such as laying brick; maintaining streets, shoulders, ditches and signs; repairing curbs, gutters and sidewalks, finishing concrete, painting lines on roads, etc.

Ensures that department safety rules and regulations are adhered to by subordinate crewmembers.

Prepares various records and reports such as daily reports, weekly reports, leave forms, mileage log, vehicle report, time cards, equipment logs, etc.

Receives and reviews complaint forms, construction drawings and work orders.

Installs and maintains traffic control to ensure safe work area.

On call, available 24 hours on a rotating basis.

Additional Job Functions

Assists in the counseling and training of departmental personnel; assists in conducting performance appraisals.

Performs Other Related Duties As Required.

All employees of the municipality shall learn the emergency operations procedures for their respective department and position and execute these duties fully during times of emergency. This may or may not include assignment to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

Health & Wellness

The City of North Myrtle Beach (CNMB) provides an EHC for full-time employees and eligible dependents on the city’s health insurance plan. The EHC provides sick visits, primary care, onsite Rx, and annual physicals with no copays.

Employee Health Center (EHC)

Wellness Benefit

The CNMB maintains a Wellness Incentive Plan (WIP) for full-time employees and spouses on the city’s health insurance plan. The WIP is designed to help reduce health risk among employees and promote a healthy workplace.

Participating In The WIP Provides The Benefits Of

Saving money on insurance premiums
Earning up to $505 in HRA funds
Being proactive about your health
Helping to keep City health insurance premiums low

Health Insurance (In-network)

$1,000 individual deductible
$3,000 family deductible
Annual maximum out of pocket $3,000 per individual/ $7,500 per family including deductibles, copays and coinsurance
Primary care $35 copay/ Specialty $45 copay

Prescription Benefits

$10 Generic/$35 Formulary/$45 Non-Formulary
Mail order and specialty pharmacy available

Vision Care

$225 material allowance (in-network) every benefit period towards prescription or nonprescription eyewear with a one-time $25 copay
In-network vision exams covered 100% with a $10 copay

Aquatic & Fitness Center

The CNMB offers full-time employees a discounted membership at the Aquatic & Fitness Center. Membership can be paid through payroll deduction.

Other Benefits