Public Works Crew Leader

Town of Zebulon; Zebulon (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Zebulon is seeking a Public Works Operations role involving construction, drainage work, and facility maintenance. The position requires operating trucks, backhoes, loaders, excavators, and other equipment, with responsibility for safety, scheduling, and on-site supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, 4–6 years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain NC CDL Class A, ITRE Road Scholar, and Work Zone Supervisor certifications within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to read and write.
• 4-6 years’ experience in trades with equipment operation and construction.
• ITRE Road Scholar or similar certification or training.
• NC DOT Flagging certification and ability to obtain within six months.
• Ability to read and understand as-built drawings or maps.
• Valid NC Class A CDL or ability to obtain within six months.
• Work Zone Supervisor certification or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in daily operations; monitor staff and correct issues.
• Serve as competent person on job site per OSHA.
• Construct and maintain storm drainage, sidewalks, and roadways.
• Perform building and grounds maintenance and water/sewer services to facilities.
• Operate and maintain equipment; perform skilled maintenance on vehicles.
• Respond to and document customer issues; prepare project records and photos.
• Suggest improvements to production, equipment performance, and service quality.
• Deal tactfully with staff and customers in tense situations; respond to emergencies.
• Participate in on-call rotation; perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ITRE Road Scholar or similar

NC DOT Flagger certification

Work Zone Supervisor certification

North Carolina CDL Class A

Tools

Dump trucks

Backhoe

Front-end loader

Tractors

Knuckle-boom

Excavators

Leaf truck

Job description

Under general supervision of the Public Works Operations Manager. Leads, participates in and performs a variety of utility, general maintenance and construction work requiring the use of some specialized trade skills in the performance of duties; operates construction equipment. May act in the capacity of the Operations Manager in his their absence.

1. Leads and participates in daily operations, monitors work progress of assigned staff and corrects issues as required.
2. Serves as the competent person on the job site as defined by OSHA.
3. Constructs and maintains storm drainage pipe and structures, sidewalks and roadways.
4. Performs building and grounds maintenance. Repair and maintenance may include water and sewer services to Town Facilities.
5. Performs various equipment and vehicle skilled maintenance and repair.
6. Responds to, investigates and documents customer issues.
7. Prepares project and work order records and photo documentation of projects.
8. Recommends measures to improve production, equipment performance and quality of service provided.
9. Must be able to deal tactfully with staff and customers in tense situations.
10. Respond to emergency and disaster events.
11. Serves on rotation of on call duties as assigned.
12. Performs other duties as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are a representation, not an all-inclusive listing, of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

1. Considerable knowledge and operation of the tools and equipment used in the assigned work to include dump trucks, backhoe, front-end loader, tractors, knuckle-boom, excavators, leaf truck.
2. Considerable knowledge of OSHA requirements for safety, work zone safety, lock out/tag out, confined and trenching and shoring techniques.
3. Ability to establish traffic work zone as required by MUTCD standards.
4. Knowledgeable of typical roadway construction standards and roadway repair methods.
5. Knowledgeable of standard building and grounds maintenance techniques.
6. Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
7. Ability to supervise/direct other Public Works staff on departmental procedures and safety standards.
8. Ability to maintain effective relationships with other employees and departments.
9. Ability to work independently.

Physical Requirements

1. Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, kneeling, walking, standing, fingering, grasping, talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words), hearing (perceiving nature of sounds by ear), and perform repetitive motions.
2. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must possess the visual acuity to perform repetitive and non-repetitive work, distinguish the work performed at an arm’s reach, and read diagrams and repair manuals.

Work is subject to extended periods of work in adverse environmental conditions.

Desirable Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent and ability to effectively read and write.
2. Should have 4-6 years’ experience in the trades’ field to include equipment operation, construction work and the like or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
3. Possession of an ITRE Road Scholar designation or similar certification of training and knowledge.
4. NC DOT certified Flagger designation.
5. Individual should have ability to read and understand as-built construction drawings or maps.
6. Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial driver’s license or ability to obtain within six months.
7. Valid Certified Work Zone Supervisor certification or ability to obtain within six months
8. Valid NC Pesticide License for ROW or ability to obtain within six months.