Streets & Drainage Crew Leader

Job Description

Job Summary
Oversees, leads, and participates in the activities of an assigned crew responsible for performing general street and drainage maintenance for the City of Bryan.
Essential Job Functions

• Operates equipment such as backhoes, steel wheel rollers, skid steer loaders, excavators, rubber tire loaders, Gradalls, single man pothole patchers, 8 and 14 cubic yard dump trucks, vac-con trucks, and other departmental equipment as necessary to perform street and drainage maintenance.
• Leads and participates in work activities of assignment and/or assigned personnel ensuring that crew activities are conducted within scheduled time frames with materials and manpower utilized to the fullest capability.
• Responsible for tools, equipment, and uniforms assigned to the crew.
• Performs routine inspections and proper preventative maintenance of equipment; reports equipment problems and needs to Foreman.
• Reports personnel issues to Foreman and provides input for performance reviews of personnel.
• Responsible for job safety, crew efficiency, and communication with residents at the worksite.
• Participates in correction of operational and safety deficiencies; assists in enforcement of City and Department policies.
• Responds to and attempts to resolve citizen/customer complaints; acts as customer service contact.
• Communicates City ordinances and policies to team and residents in an effort to educate proper disposal procedures.
• Assesses on-site issues, makes appropriate decisions regarding the issues, and directs team and/or citizens to remedy the problem.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED .
• At least five (5) years of experience involving light/heavy equipment operation.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements
Texas Class A or B commercial driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system, or the ability to obtain a CDL within the timeframe set by the department.