Crew Leader (Street Maintenance-Concrete)

City-of-Kingsport,-T; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kingsport is seeking a qualified Public Works Supervisor to coordinate a crew at designated sites and projects. You will oversee daily tasks, ensure safety, and maintain quality standards in compliance with city regulations.

Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining equipment, tracking inventory in Cartegraph, and assisting the Foreman with scheduling and performance evaluations. CDL is required for internal candidates or obtained within six months for external hires.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience equivalent to two years full time work in the assigned area.
• Some supervisory experience preferred.
• Internal Candidates must possess a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at a level appropriate to the area assigned; External Candidates must obtain CDL within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise assigned crew members at the job site.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety (ADA, pesticide, traffic, trench, etc.).
• Train and coach maintenance workers and supervise adherence to procedures.
• Maintain documentation via Cartegraph and manage inventory/asset tracking daily.
• Assist Foreman with scheduling, evaluations, and interaction with the public.

Skills

Supervision

Safety compliance

Communication

Training/mentoring

Time management

Equipment operation

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL

Job description

Coordinate and be responsible for assigned work, along with crew members at a particular work site or on a specific project or task in Public Works.

The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations.

• Oversees and monitors activities of assigned crew members;
• Ensures all crew members understand proper procedures;
• Trains and coaches maintenance workers while encouraging them to learn new skills;
• Ensures accurate completion of work in accordance with standard specifications and operating procedures;
• Schedules and monitors work and work assignments of crew members at the job site to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks/projects;
• Discusses job requirements with and receives advice and direction from supervisor;
• Performs a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, equipment operations and manual work in the assigned field;
• Safeguards and distributes all equipment and supplies needed for a project;
• Ability to perform all duties of maintenance staff at work/job site to ensure adherence with established completion and quality standards;
• Ensures that jobsite meets all safety and regulatory requirements (traffic, trench, pedestrian, etc.);
• Assist with TN811 calls and updates for job sites under their supervision;
• Completion of documentation, via Cartegraph, on a daily basis to ensure proper inventory control and asset management;
• Assist Foreman in Developing time schedules for completion of projects;
• Assist Foreman with annual evaluation of employees;
• Interact with citizens on the job site in a professional manner;
• Ensure regulatory compliance thru proper planning and documentation; such as ADA, pesticide, etc.;
• Attend training as needed to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, as well as maintain required certifications;
• Assist in emergency operations related to the area;
• Mentor new employees; and
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of department regulations to ensure adherence to those standards;
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements in assigned field;
• Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used in area assigned;
• Knowledge and ability of job to be performed including the standards of workmanship required in assigned work field;
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety practices to apply and enforce;
• Knowledge of the general principles, practices, methods and materials used in public works maintenance/repair work, projects, and functions;
• Skill in performing manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions;
• Skill in supervising and inspecting work of subordinates;
• Skill in operating light and heavy equipment;
• Skill in keeping records and making simple reports;
• Skill in communicating instructions clearly and understanding/carrying out oral and written instructions;
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with city staff, and the general public;
• Skill in operating and maintaining assigned heavy power tools and equipment.

• High school graduate or equivalent;
• Experience equivalent to two years full time work in assigned area;
• Some supervisory experience preferred;
• Internal Candidatesmust possess a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at a level appropriate to the area assigned;
• External Candidatesmust possess or successfully obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at a level appropriate to the area assigned within six (6) months of their employment date. Failure to meet the conditions of employment may result in termination of employment.