Crew Leader (PDF)

Town of Lexington; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Lexington seeks a Crew Leader for the Compost Division/DPW to supervise a small crew performing unskilled and semi-skilled work on streets and related projects.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED plus several years of public works experience; licenses such as Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement and a Hoisting license are required. Pre-employment physical including drug screening is a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 4 years public works maintenance/repairs experience.
• Equivalent combination of training/experience meeting required knowledge/skills.
• Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures and safety standards.
• Ability to develop and administer work plans and supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Supervise/assist in installation/maintenance of roads, curbing, catch basins, water/sewer services, mains, meters, hydrants, drain work, pipe laying, patching, cement work, signage.
• May supervise/assist in pipe leaks repair, sewer stoppages, and minor equipment repairs.
• May supervise/assist in cemeteries, parks, pools, playgrounds, fields, and other public areas.
• May supervise/assist in snow removal operations.
• Assist in evaluating crewmembers and providing effective customer service and community relations.
• Follow safe work practices.

Skills

Supervise others

Communication skills

Develop and administer work plans

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL with Air Brake Endorsement

Massachusetts Class 2B Hoisting License

Tools

CDL with Air Brake Endorsement

Hoisting License

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Town of Lexington

We are currently accepting applications for one (1) full-time (40 hrs/wk) position:

Crew Leader

Compost Division/Department of Public Works

Complete Hourly Rate: $27.86 per hour

with excellent benefits

Scope of Work

This position assists in and supervises the activities of a small crew engaged primarily in performing unskilled and semi-skilled tasks.

Supervision

Received Superintendent or other Department Management Personnel.

Exercised Supervises semi-skilled and unskilled personnel.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises and assists in the installation and maintenance of roads, curbing, catch basins, water services, sewer connections, water mains, water meters, hydrants, drain connections, laying of pipe, patch work, cement work, signs and other general construction and maintenance work.
• May supervise and assist in the repair of pipe leaks, sewer stoppages and minor repairs to equipment.
• May supervise and assist in the care of cemeteries parks, pools, playgrounds, playing fields and other public areas.
• May supervise and assist in snow removal operations.
• Assists in the evaluation process for crewmembers.
• Provides effective and efficient customer service and promotes and maintains responsive community relations.
• Follows safe work practices.

Other Job Functions

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements of Work

Graduation from high school (or GED equivalent) plus additional technical or specialized training, including or supplemented by at least 4 years of public works experience in maintenance and repairs, commercial or residential construction, mechanical maintenance and repair, or other field related to assigned division and activities; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills:

• Knowledge of Departmental policies, procedures and practices.
• The operational, maintenance and repair activities required for assigned area.
• Applicable rules, regulations, codes, ordinances and safety standards that govern the performance of the duties being performed.
• Occupational hazards and the methods and techniques used to avoid or minimize risks.
• Town of Lexington policies and procedures.
• Ability to Develop and administer work plans, policies and procedures.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Supervise the work of others.
• Perform light to heavy physical tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Operate vehicles, tools and equipment relevant to assigned operations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, residents and the general public.
• Skill in Identifying and preventing work hazards.
• The operation of heavy trucks, vehicles, equipment, machinery and tools used in assigned operations.
• Pre‑employment physical including drug screening is a condition of employment.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver's license; Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement;
• Massachusetts Class 2B Hoisting License

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed mostly outdoors; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various types of tools, equipment and machinery.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, prolonged visual concentration and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, wetness and humidity; and to other unpleasant conditions such as dim lighting, dust, odors, noise, vibration, toxic agents, electrical currents, heavy machinery, smoke and disease.
• The employee may work in hazardous, emergency and/or stressful situations and conditions.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up in excess of 50 pounds.