Crew Leader (Public Works)

Gfoat; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a supervisor to lead and monitor street, drainage, and landscaping maintenance activities in the city. The role includes operating heavy construction equipment, ensuring safe and efficient work, and training staff in safety practices.

You will handle citizen inquiries and support work orders and inventory management. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with related technical training, a valid CDL A, and willingness for emergency/on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED, plus two years of related technical training and two years of experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of MUTCD is preferred.
• Valid CDL A license issued by the State of Texas is required.
• Experience with personal computers and on-call emergency response duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily street, drainage, and landscaping maintenance activities.
• Operate and monitor heavy construction equipment used in street repair.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and safe to operate.
• Enforce safety procedures and provide on-site safety training.
• Handle customer inquiries and respond to citizen requests or complaints.
• Document work orders and assist with inventory of materials.

Skills

CDL A license

Emergency response readiness

PC literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years technical training in related field

Tools

Computer usage

Job description

Description

Responsible for leading, monitoring and participating in City streets, drainage, landscaping repair and maintenance related activities. Supervise and monitor the day-to-day activities of the street work crew’s drainage and landscaping job responsibilities, to include but not limited to, the safe and efficient operation of heavy construction equipment used in street, drainage and landscaping maintenance.

Principal Duties

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of street repair and maintenance jobs under general direction of the Supervisor.
• Operate construction and maintenance equipment used routinely during public works activities.
• Assure equipment is in operating condition and properly maintained by regularly inspecting for operational efficiency.
• Enforce and utilize safety equipment as needed in the course of duty.
• Conduct on-the-job safety instruction and training to personnel regarding the safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Perform customer service duties to include but not limited to, interacting with customers over the phone and/or responding to and resolving citizen inquiries or complaints.
• Respond to service request problems encountered during assigned activities.
• Input work order information into computerized work order system.
• Assist with inventory of street/drainage materials and tools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or G.E.D., and two (2) years additional technical training in a field related to area of assignment, and two (2) years’ experience related to area of assignment; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Knowledge of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Experience working with personal computers.
• Valid CDL “A” license issued by the State of Texas
• Willingness and ability to be available for emergency response and on-call duties

Supplemental Information

Special Requirements

Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

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