Crew Leader - Signs & Pavement Markings - Public Works

Marion County, Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion County is seeking a Road Operations Crew Leader to join the Road & Bridge Maintenance & Operations Division. This on-site role leads crews responsible for traffic safety features, including sign and pavement markings for the county and outside agencies, and oversees the Litter/Nuisance Control program to maintain community aesthetics.

The position provides technical and functional oversight of maintenance personnel, coordinates projects, and may perform duties of Heavy or Medium Equipment

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction to assigned crews and set safety and project expectations; monitor crew progress, answering questions from crew or members of the public.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and improvements of signs and pavement markings within the right-of-way; supervise project coordination, scheduling, and prioritization.
• Investigate and resolve citizen complaints related to areas of crew responsibility.

Job description

Marion County requires on‑site work. Remote work is not available.

This is an INTERNAL recruitment. Applicants must be current regular, temporary or relief/on‑call employees of Marion County.

Marion County Public Works is seeking a Road Operations Crew Leader to add to our Road & Bridge Maintenance & Operations Division. The Road Operations Crew Leader will join a collaborative team taking part of leading crews that maintain and improve traffic safety features including sign and pavement markings for Marion County and outside agencies.

In addition, the Road Operations Crew Leader will oversee the Litter/Nuisance Control program maintaining community aesthetics throughout Marion County.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Provide technical and functional oversight of maintenance personnel in the implementation of projects pertaining to road, bridge, vegetation, sign making, drainage conveyance, ferry maintenance; nuisance control, environmental site, landfill, and transfer station maintenance control and/or construction. Perform other administrative duties that specifically relate to project coordination and maintenance. May operate equipment and perform tasks of Heavy Equipment Operator and Medium Equipment Operator.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work under the general supervision of a Marion County Public Works supervisor/manager as assigned. Supervisors provide direction, guidance, and coordination of daily duties, observes performance, and inspects work upon completion for conformance to specifications and standards.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this classification. However, acts as a lead worker over maintenance employees. Participates in interviews and recommends selection of new personnel. Provides for training and recommendations on staff performance.

Leads the Public Works – Road Operations’ Signing/Pavement Marking and Nuisance Control

Duties Include

• Provide daily direction to assigned crews and set safety and project expectations; monitor crew progress, answering questions from crew or members of the public.
• Researching, physically assessing, evaluating, prioritizing, scheduling, assigning, overseeing, and monitoring projects related to the maintenance, repair, manufacturing and improvements of signs and pavement markings within the right-of-way.
• Investigate and resolve citizen complaints related to areas of crew responsibility. Includes meeting with citizens, setting