Crew Leader- Streets

Description

Our Core Values

We LOVE DeSoto

• L- We lift up our community
• O- We take ownership of our collective performance
• V- We value and respect all employees
• E- We empower employees to grow

The purpose of the position is to provide first line support to a work group or unit completing operational construction or maintenance activities. This is accomplished by planning and organizing jobs; overseeing maintenance and repairs; coordinating projects between departments; and maintaining records of work performed. Other duties may include training; and enforcing safety regulations.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Works as lead for a unit or group by assigning work unit tasks; scheduling equipment and services; overseeing the maintenance and repair of equipment; ensuring all safety practices are followed; and resolving unexpected problems;

• Schedules and assigns activities by reviewing and scheduling priorities; reviewing, recording, and filing work orders; and referring jobs for contract work;

• Facilitates a safe work environment by scheduling and attending trainings; scheduling safety meetings; ensuring safety equipment and risk practices are followed; and filing claims;

• Assists unit or group with tasks by repairing concrete and asphalt; removing trees; repairing drainage conditions; and evaluating street, drainage, and right-of-way conditions;

• Maintains records by entering work information; recording maintenance activities; and tracking job costs; and

• Performs other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent;

• Or equivalent training, education, and /or experience; and

• Valid Texas Class A or Class B Driver's License.

• Must reside within a 30-minute response time

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;

• Knowledge of methods, materials and techniques used in the construction and/or maintenance of water and wastewater systems;

• Knowledge of standard safety processes, work gear, and procedures;

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;

• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing;

• Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends;

• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as front-end loaders; backhoes; skid steers and dump trucks;

• Ability to operate medium equipment such as chainsaws; concrete saws; and handsaws; and

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.