Streets Crew Leader

Town of Carrboro, NC; Carrboro (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Carrboro, NC is seeking a capable street maintenance lead to supervise and participate in a crew performing maintenance and construction on streets, curbs, gutters, and related facilities. You will read blueprints, operate grader/backhoe/roller, and ensure crew safety and productivity.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, NC CDL Class B or ability to obtain within six months, and willingness to be on call. Regular supervision by the Street Superintendent applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and extensive experience in skilled/semiskilled maintenance or construction work.
• Possession of NC CDL Class B license or ability to obtain within six months.
• On-call availability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in street maintenance or repair crew; operate construction and maintenance equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings for projects.
• Assemble tools and materials; prepare work reports.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grader

Backhoe

Roller

Job description

Performs intermediate skilled work leading and participating in the work of a street maintenance and construction crew; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Street Superintendent. Supervision is exercised over crew members.

Physical Requirements

This is very heavy work requiring exertion in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm's length, operation of machines, and operation of motor vehicles or equipment; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, and wearing a respirator.

• Leading and participating in the work of a street maintenance or repair crew; operating construction and maintenance equipment.
• Leads and participates in the work of skilled and semiskilled workers and equipment operators in the cleaning, repair, maintenance and/or construction of streets, curbs, gutters, storm drain facilities, sidewalks and related facilities;
• Performs or assists in performing maintenance, repair and construction tasks;
• Assembles necessary tools and materials for project;
• Reads and interprets blueprints and drawings associated with projects;
• Operates construction and maintenance equipment including grader, backhoe and roller;
• Discusses job requirements with and receives instructions from supervisor;
• Prepares work reports;
• Trains and instructs subordinates;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and extensive experience in skilled and semiskilled maintenance or construction work.

Other Necessary Requirements:

Possession of a NC CDL Class B License or ability to obtain one within six (6) months.

Must be on call when required.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

• Thorough knowledge of street and storm drain construction, maintenance and repair practices;
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work;
• Ability to lead the work of others;
• Ability to understand and follow work orders and prepare simple reports;
• Ability to operate trucks and construction equipment;
• Ability to perform manual tasks for extended periods, often under unfavorable conditions;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.