Maintenance Technician IV - Construction Crew Lead

Description

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Construction Crew Lead to supervises and/or participate in the work of a crew responsible for Stormwater maintenance and new construction projects. This includes supervision of approximately 5 field operations staff as well and various division contracts.

Supervision to include assigning and directing the work of a diverse team of maintenance workers and technicians on stormwater projects. Will be responsible for ordering and tracking Miss Utility location tickets.

What We're looking for

• Must coordinate and maintain daily work schedules and track job progress, inspect work sites and enforce all safety standards including work zone safety.

• Must have excellent problem solving, decision making, verbal and written skills, and leadership ability focused upon passion, respect, and teamwork, that also results successful project completion.

• Ability to use computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite and various Stormwater related programs and software, to include but not limited to QAlert, WinCan, ArcGIS, and VueWorks.

• Experience with combination cleaning vehicle/equipment use is a plus (vacuum and jetting). Must have knowledge of construction site layout techniques and must possess the ability to read and understand construction drawings/sketches and use a builder's level.

• Experience supervising and operating various heavy and light construction equipment. Coordinates with other department operational and technical personnel in the performance of assigned tasks.

Position will assist with City wide snow removal efforts and with special events and other emergency tasks, including some nights and weekends, as needed. Must possess a current, valid Virginia Class A CDL license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Must possess current VDOT flagging and work area protection certifications or obtain within 6 months of hire. Completion of other tasks and jobs supporting the division may be assigned.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

Examples of Duties

SUMMARY

Supervises and participates in the work of a crew engaged in highly skilled maintenance, and construction activities. Performs work in multiple skilled trades.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following depending on area of assignment. Other duties may be assigned.

Assigns and supervises the work of maintenance workers and technicians

Discusses job requirements with and receives detailed instruction from supervisor

Inspects work in progress to assure conformance with instructions

Requisitions necessary equipment and materials

Maintains time and material records and prepares simple reports

Performs or assists in performing more difficult or skilled tasks

May perform inspection of playgrounds and associated equipment

Performs minor repair of buildings, doors, windows and floors, locks, cabinets, and similar items

Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding

Coordinates with other department operational and technical personnel in the performance of assigned tasks

Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs and services the full range of power-driven equipment used by the City including diesel or gasoline engine equipment, air compressors, pump apparatus and aerial truck hydraulic systems.

Coordinates with and advises the public on daily or emergency functions

Performs trades work in multiple assigned areas at a Master level such as motor equipment repair, welding, carpentry, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing

Operates heavy and light equipment in snow removal

Assists with special events, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights and weekends, as needed

Knowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines, safety orders, departmental operating procedures and safety regulations sufficient to insure that work is performed in compliance with applicable law.

Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices.

Follows safety rules/procedures; avoid known hazards in the work environment.

Reviews safety procedures before beginning each job with known hazards.

Safety first. Places avoidance of injury or property damage above all other job requirements.

Follows established safety procedures.

May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises a work crew in maintenance and construction operations within assigned department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to five years experience and/or training in trades area assigned or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Depending on area of assignment, may require possession of an appropriate class A, B or C commercial driver's license. May require master-level licensure in an area of skilled trades.

May require registered technician license and Certified Fertilizer Applicator certification. May be required to qualify for certification as a State Inspector.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.