Crew Leader - Signs & Pavement Markings - Public Works

Marion-County,-o; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion County Public Works in Salem, Oregon, is recruiting a Road Operations Crew Leader to guide crews responsible for signing, pavement markings, and nuisance control across the county. The role emphasizes safety, coordination with agencies, and improving traffic safety features.

Candidates should have at least high school level education and six years of relevant road maintenance experience, including crew leadership, plus the ability to manage field operations, communicate clearly, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six years of road construction or maintenance experience including lead responsibility.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate crews and communicate with the public.
• Must meet licensing and safety requirements per Marion County.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction to crews and ensure safety and project standards.
• Oversee signs and pavement markings maintenance and improvements.
• Investigate citizen complaints and coordinate resolutions.
• Maintain field locates of utilities and manage traffic around work zones.
• Prepare reports and coordinate with multiple agencies.
• Participate in emergency response duties.

Skills

Crew leadership

Traffic safety

Communication

Field supervision

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Sign making equipment

Pavement marking equipment

Computer basic operations

Job description

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 expectations, discussing options, and implementing resolutions.

• Look up, identify, and provide field locates of county owned and other underground utilities.

• Controls or directs traffic around hazards or crews and responsible for assuring crews are working safely and work zones are set up correctly, taking corrective action, up to and including ordering a work stoppage when unsafe conditions or practices occur.

• Operate various types of equipment including all equipment related to assigned technical area.

• Assists with the scheduling and preparation of crew, equipment, and materials for the Signing/Pavement Markings and Nuisance Control. Collaborates with Maintenance District Supervisors, Engineering Division, and external agencies regarding prioritization of roadway traffic safety measures.

• Adequately communicate and access information via the computer (i.e., effectively uses and responds to e-mails)

• Create and update daily and weekly computerized work reports. Maintain records of inventory, work schedules for crews, materials used on projects and inspection reports for assigned projects.

• Provides training and recommendations on staff performance.

• Participates in meetings, on-going training, and professional development.

• Assists in ice/snow, high water, and windstorm events as field scout, or additional dispatcher.

• May take part in chemical hazard cleanups, according to training given, for incidents on roads and road-related properties.

• Participate in basic incident command training and drills to maintain proficiency in supporting EOC activities, including carrying out field work in connection with EOC operations. May be assigned clerical/support, incident liaison, or other duties at any location within or near the county. Emergency Management duties may require working long hours outside normal business hours, weekend/holiday work, and may occur with little or no advance notice.

• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Graduation from high school, or equivalent; AND
2. Six years of responsible experience in road construction or maintenance; including experience as lead person of a crew and experience in the operation of construction or maintenance equipment specific to assigned crew area; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a current driver's license with an acceptable driving history; AND possess, OR obtain within 6 months of hire, a valid Oregon CDL-A license (without pintle hitch or automatic transmission restrictions) with tank endorsement. A valid driver's license and CDL permit with medical card is required at time of hire. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
• Must be able to pass a criminal history background investigation; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification.
• Dependent on work area assignments, some regular status employees may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, and a physical examination which includes agility evaluation by a county appointed medical doctor.
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
• Dependent upon work area assignments, some positions require experience in public relations, money handling, basic computer usage, and the ability to be bonded.
• Must possess, or can complete as required; courses such as:
  • Hazardous Material Response: Awareness, and Limited Operations Levels; within 90 days.
  • Traffic Control Supervisor with train the trainer certification.
  • Work Zone Traffic Control (flagger); within 30 days.
  • Industrial Forklift/Lift Truck operator.
  • FEMA IRS/NIMS IS-100 / 700 Incident Command: within 90 days.
  • Employee development trainings.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Work Schedules: (Winter) Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. (Summer) Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of construction, maintenance and repair methods, tools, equipment, and materials specific to a classification and/or crew area; standard equipment used on construction and maintenance, including its operation, upkeep, and minor repair; safety rules, policies and practices pertaining to operation of equipment; OSHA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) regulations.

Ability to lead and motivate a crew to develop interest and efficiency in their work; calculate areas for material and slope elevations; establish and maintain good working relationships with coworkers and the public and to develop this ability in crews in assigned technical area; develop or assist in the preparation of time and cost reports; knowledge and skill in basic computer operations; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Drives a motor vehicle and maintains an acceptable driving history; sees using depth perception; stands, sits, moves about the work area; bends forward; stoops; climbs 1 flight of stairs; crawls; reaches overhead; lifts up to 50 lbs.; pushes and pulls up to 150 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 150 lbs.; carries items weighing up to 50 lbs. for up to 100 feet; operates a keyboard; uses rapid mental/hand/eye coordination; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12 pt. font; distinguishes colors and shades; hears a normal speech level; works in all weather conditions; may be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, dust, smoke; traverses wet and uneven terrain; works around engine noise and vibrations; use ladders and scaffolding; possible risk of exposure to OSHA Blood/Body Fluids.