FT - Crew Leader - Drainage

City of Cleburne; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleburne seeks a mid-level supervisory employee to lead street and drainage crews, set work schedules, and report department activities monthly. The role involves operating heavy equipment and may require after-hours call-outs for emergencies.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 3+ years in street/drainage work, and supervisory experience, with strong verbal and written communication skills and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in street and drainage maintenance; 1+ year in supervision preferred.
• Ability to operate and train others on equipment safely.
• Knowledge of street/alley and drainage systems and related codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned street and drainage crew; determine work schedules.
• Keep records and report monthly on department activities.
• Operate machinery for maintenance tasks; ensure safety and efficiency.
• Subject to after-hours call-outs for emergencies.

Skills

Street drainage maintenance

Equipment operation

Supervision

Training others

Weather resilience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Track excavator

Track loader

Backhoe loader

Dump trucks

Skid steer

Job description

Compensation: $23.43

Position open until filled.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

This is a mid-level supervisory position and duties include leading assigned street and drainage personnel, working with the Street and Drainage Foreman to determine work schedules, keeping records and reporting monthly of department activities, and operating machinery in maintenance tasks. Subject to after hour call outs for emergency situations.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge in maintenance of streets, alleys, and drainage systems (creek, storm sewers and culverts) pavement maintenance, and construction repair
• Knowledge of the safe operation of equipment used and or the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle code pertaining to the operation of vehicles and equipment
• Ability to supervise others through effective working relationships
• Sufficient skills to operate and train others to operate equipment effectively and safely
• Ability to work under adverse weather conditions
• Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to lead a group of employees in the execution of the assigned tasks

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent and at least three (3) years in street and drainage and at least one (1) year in a supervisory position is desirable;

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A Valid Class A CDL Texas driver license with a Tank Endorsement, and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND SAFETY HAZARDS

Primarily in an outdoor environment with the ability to operate indoors when needed. May be exposed to extreme heat and cold during summer and winter months. Some exposure to dust, fumes, and loud noises that are routinely encountered in street,alley, and drainage maintenance operations.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Uses various types of heavy and light equipment such as; track excavator, track loader, track type tractors, rubber tire loader, backhoe loader, steel wheel and pneumatic rollers, skid steer, dump trucks, and haul trucks for transporting equipment.

Air tools, chain saw, tree trimming tools, and weed eater, backhoe, agricultural-type tractor with 15' flex-wing mower and push mower, gator-type four-wheel vehicle with spray rig/applicator, zero-radius riding mower.