Street Crew Leader

Alvarado, City of (TX); Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alvarado seeks a Streets Division Supervisor to plan, coordinate, supervise, and participate in the construction, maintenance, and repair of city streets and drainage systems. You will oversee daily operations, supervise staff, and coordinate projects to meet safety, quality, and budget standards.

Responsibilities include supervising personnel, operating heavy equipment, inspecting infrastructure, maintaining records, and coordinating with contractors and regulators.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public works or related field, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License required and must be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise, and participate in daily street construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Supervise assigned personnel, including scheduling, assigning, inspecting work, providing training, evaluating performance.
• Coordinate and oversee construction and maintenance projects to meet plans, budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Inspect streets, alleys, drainage facilities, and related infrastructure to identify maintenance needs and prioritize repairs.
• Operate heavy equipment and machinery safely.
• Review construction plans, specifications, and technical documents; identify field discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain safe work zones with traffic control devices and safety measures.
• Maintain records of work activities, project progress, equipment usage, and expenditures; prepare reports.
• Coordinate with contractors, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and other City departments on street maintenance and infrastructure projects.
• Respond to service requests, citizen concerns, and emergencies related to streets and public services.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Safety procedures

Heavy equipment operation

Project coordination

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Job description

Position Summary:

To plan, coordinate, supervise, and participate in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City streets, alleys, drainage systems, and related infrastructure. This position oversees daily Streets Division operations, supervises assigned personnel, coordinates projects and resources, and ensures work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with City standards. Provides operational support to other Public Services divisions as needed.

The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Plan, organize, supervise, and participate in daily street construction, maintenance, and repair activities, including pavement repairs, pothole patching, roadway improvements, and related infrastructure maintenance.
• Supervise assigned personnel, including scheduling, assigning and inspecting work, providing training, evaluating performance, and ensuring compliance with City policies and safety procedures.

• Coordinate and oversee in-house and contracted construction and maintenance projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

• Inspect streets, alleys, drainage facilities, and related infrastructure to identify maintenance needs, prioritize repairs, and recommend improvements.

• Operate heavy equipment and machinery, including dump trucks, backhoes, skid steers, excavators, rollers, tractors, Durapatchers, and other construction and maintenance equipment.

• Review construction plans, specifications, and technical documents; identify field discrepancies and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.

• Establish and maintain safe work zones, including traffic control devices, barricades, and other safety measures in accordance with applicable standards.

• Monitor equipment condition, coordinate preventive maintenance and minor repairs, and ensure the proper use and care of City vehicles, tools, and equipment.

• Assist with departmental budget preparation, monitor expenditures, and coordinate equipment, materials, staffing, and other operational resources.

• Maintain accurate records of work activities, project progress, equipment usage, expenditures, and maintenance operations; prepare reports as required.

• Coordinate with contractors, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and other City departments regarding street maintenance, construction, drainage, and infrastructure projects.

• Respond to service requests, citizen concerns, and inquiries regarding street conditions, maintenance activities, and related Public Services operations.

• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend improvements to work procedures, resource allocation, and service delivery.

• Respond to emergencies involving roadway hazards, storm damage, flooding, and other infrastructure concerns; coordinate personnel and equipment as needed.

• Assist other Public Services divisions, including water, wastewater, drainage, and parks maintenance, as operational needs require.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Street construction, roadway maintenance, pavement repair, drainage systems, and related public works operations.

• Construction methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in street and infrastructure maintenance.

• Operation, maintenance, and safe use of heavy construction equipment and machinery.

• Traffic control procedures, occupational hazards, and safe work practices.

• Construction plans, specifications, technical drawings, and applicable construction standards.

• Principles of personnel supervision, work scheduling, project coordination, budgeting, and recordkeeping.

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and City policies governing public works operations.

• Emergency response procedures and practices related to roadway and infrastructure maintenance.

Ability to:

• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and participate in street construction, maintenance, and repair operations.

• Lead, train, evaluate, and effectively supervise assigned personnel.

• Operate heavy equipment, vehicles, power tools, and other construction and maintenance equipment safely and efficiently.

• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and technical documents.

• Inspect infrastructure, identify deficiencies, troubleshoot problems, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

• Organize and prioritize work assignments, coordinate multiple projects, and manage available resources effectively.

• Prepare cost estimates, maintain operational records, and assist with budget monitoring and reporting.

• Apply applicable safety standards, traffic control procedures, regulations, and City policies.

• Exercise sound judgment, solve problems, and make responsible decisions under routine and emergency conditions.

• Communicate effectively and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, contractors, City staff, and the public.

• Work safely and efficiently under physically demanding conditions, including adverse weather and emergency situations.

• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate directions effectively to assigned personnel.

Education, Training, and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public works, roadway construction, street maintenance, or a related field, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications:

• A valid Texas Class C Driver's License is required and must be maintained throughout employment. Driving record must comply with City policy.

Special Requirements:

Streets Division personnel are considered essential employees and play a critical role in maintaining safe and accessible roadways and infrastructure during emergencies. Employees may be required to work flexible hours, respond to after-hours emergencies, and remain available for call-back during severe weather, flooding, roadway hazards, or other critical situations requiring immediate response.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Employees are expected to maintain the ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements of the hands and wrists. The position requires sufficient manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate vehicles, heavy equipment, machinery, and hand tools. Employees must be able to perform physically strenuous activities, including lifting, carrying, and moving materials and equipment. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required to observe worksite conditions, recognize hazards, operate equipment, and communicate effective. Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments, with frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, traffic, noise, dust, vibration, and construction-related hazards. The position may require extended periods of physical exertion and operation of vehicles or heavy equipment.