Labor Crew Leader I for Public Works

SUMMARY

This is a skilled working crew leader position leading, planning and coordinating the work of a crew of primarily skilled and/or semi-skilled workers performing a variety of street and storm sewer construction, maintenance and repair activities. This position performs construction, maintenance and repair activities similar to those workers it leads.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its lead responsibilities and the performance of skilled construction, maintenance and repair work.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Leads, plans, and coordinates the work of a crew of skilled and/or semi-skilled workers performing a variety of street and storm sewer construction, maintenance and repair activities.

Inspects project work for compliance with plans, performance standards, and all applicable federal, state, local, and department safety regulations.

Performs a variety of street and storm sewer construction, maintenance and repair activities.

Estimates and orders materials for major construction projects.

Assures that appropriate safety procedures are followed on work sites.

Provides training and instruction to subordinates.

Provides significant input into regular and periodic performance reviews of subordinates.

Initiates workplace accident paperwork on the job site and forward to supervisor for investigation.

Keeps records of labor and materials through work management system. 

Reviews, verifies and approves subordinate time worked, approves timesheets and forwards to Timekeeper for processing.

Prepares detailed records and reports in a timely manner.

Required to respond under emergency condition.

Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE                  

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of public works projects which includes one (1) year of experience supervising or leading semi-skilled to skilled workers in the performance of street and storm sewer construction, maintenance and repair activities, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES

Licenses                              

Depending on area of assignment, a CDL License may be required.

Valid Florida Driver License required upon appointment and at all times while employed in this classification.

Certifications

None.