Public Works Crew Lead - Construction & Maintenance

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lubbock is seeking a public works supervisor to lead a small crew in the construction and maintenance of diverse public works projects. You will assist the foreman with planning, scheduling, and safety, and help manage time cards and materials.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent) plus three years in public works. A CDL is required, with the ability to obtain water and wastewater licenses within three years.

Qualifications

• Supervise a small crew and assist foreman with planning and timekeeping.
• Estimate materials, manpower and equipment needs for projects.
• Ensure safety practices and adherence to standards on job sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small work crew; assist construction and maintenance foreman in planning work to be done; maintain time cards.
• Estimate materials, manpower, and equipment needs for various projects.
• Assist work crews in street maintenance work including sealing cracks, patching holes, repairing paving cuts, and operating salt spreaders during icy weather.
• Maintain equipment, and insure that proper tools are brought to each job.
• Operate trucks, street sweepers, front end loaders, crackseal machines, or distributors; assist in setting up traffic control devices or barricades.
• Assist in employee selection, evaluation, and disciplinary activities.
• Perform related duties as directed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Material estimation

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Job description

The City of Lubbock is seeking a public works supervisor to lead a small crew in the construction and maintenance of diverse public works projects. You will assist the foreman with planning, scheduling, and safety, and help manage time cards and materials.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent) plus three years in public works. A CDL is required, with the ability to obtain water and wastewater licenses within three years.