CREW LEADER - STORMWATER

City of Oakland Park; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Oakland Park is seeking a Working Crew Leader for the Public Works – Stormwater Division. You will supervise divisions responsible for water, wastewater, and fleet, directing daily tasks, coordinating materials, and ensuring timely completion of work orders.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and data recording, with on-call requirements in some shifts. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, three years of lead-worker experience, and Florida specialized

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with several years in field applicable to the division and lead worker experience.
• Must hold a State of Florida Class B Driver’s License and a Level 3 Distribution System Operator License.
• Additional certifications may be required for the division (e.g., Water/Wastewater related).

Responsibilities

• Assigns, instructs, and coordinates activities of division crews in operations, maintenance, and repair.
• Oversees use of labor, equipment, parts, and supplies on projects.
• Receives inquiries from the public and coordinates timely resolutions; responds to emergencies.
• Ensures safety standards are followed and hazard awareness is promoted.
• Coordinates operation of all equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Trains subordinates in safe operational practices and techniques.
• Maintains records of labor, equipment, parts, and service data; assists monthly reporting.
• Performs skilled work and operates required equipment as needed.
• Monitors progress and provides guidance on complex tasks; inspects completed work for compliance.

Skills

Crew supervision

Coordination of maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Florida Class B Driver’s License

Level 3 Distribution System Operator License

Certifications for water/wastewater field operations

Job description

PUBLIC WORKS – STORMWATER DIVISION

POSITION:

Employees in this classification perform technical and highly skilled work in the capacity of a working crew leader in an assigned City Division. Division assignments for this classification include: Water, Wastewater, and Fleet. These duties include the direct daily supervision of personnel and coordination of their operation, maintenance, repair and service activities. Purpose of the work is to ensure the timely accomplishment of technical work orders and tasks for continuing efficient City fleet and utility operations. Essential job duties, as outlined below, are performed according to the specific functions of division of assignment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assigns, instructs, and coordinates activities of division crews engaged in operations, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Oversees the effective utilization of labor, equipment, parts, materials and supplies assigned to specific projects.
• Receives inquiries and complaints from the public and coordinates timely resolution; responds to emergencies involving the work and responsibilities of the Division.
• Assures employee adherence to established safety standards, and promotes awareness of the exposures and potential hazards of the work.
• Coordinates and supervises the operation of all equipment, power tools and vehicles.
• Trains subordinates in safe and proper operational practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Maintains records of labor, equipment, materials, parts and service components used and other essential data records specific to the Division; assists the Foreman in preparation of monthly reports as directed.
• Performs skilled and technical work and operates assigned equipment, tools or vehicles as needed.
• Monitors work in progress and assists as needed; provides guidance and instruction in the more complex aspects of the work.
• Tests and inspects completed projects/tasks for adherence to work orders, job specifications, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Requires regular attendance to scheduled work shifts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED equivalent; supplemented by three (3) years progressively knowledgeable experience in the field applicable to the assigned division (e.g., Fleet Maintenance & Repair, Utilities Water/Wastewater Distribution/Collection), with experience in a lead worker capacity and demonstrated technical skills in the more complex aspects of the work. Must hold a State of Florida Class B Driver’s License and a Level 3 Distribution System Operator License. Additional certification(s) may be required where applicable to the assigned division, (e.g., American Service Excellence Certifications, Water/Wastewater Field Technician, CDL B with tanker endorsement). Position may be required to be on call, including nights, holidays and weekends.