Public Works Crew Leader

Under general direction of the Public Works Supervisor, leads, trains, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of a crew engaged in traffic operations, the maintenance, repair, and construction of public works projects and related facilities; sets priorities and directs the work of assigned staff on a project or day-to-day basis; skillfully operates heavy equipment; performs a variety of technical tasks; and provides technical and specialized assistance to the Public Works Supervisor.

This is a non-exempt position.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.   The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and may not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

• Leads and participates in the work of a crew engaged in traffic operations, the maintenance, repair, and construction of streets, signs, sewers, storm drains, and related structures; carpentry work, including the construction, installation, remodeling, and repair of cabinets, partitions, walls, windows, doors, roofs, foundations, and other carpentry work; performs the most skilled or complex duties.

• Operates and troubleshoots equipment problems.

• Operates a variety of construction and maintenance equipment, light and heavy trucks, and power tools.

• Secures worksites from traffic hazards as necessary.

• Monitors work in progress at the work site; provides technical assistance to crews and directs corrections and modification as appropriate.

• Trains and instructs new and less experienced employees in proper work methods, tools, equipment, and safety precautions.

• Ensures safety of work sites by utilizing appropriate safety methods, equipment and devices, including traffic control.

• Installs signs and stripping, pavement legends and pavement markings.

• Estimates materials needed and secures tools and equipment required for assigned jobs.

• Marks out underground services; leads and participates in the removal of graffiti from City property.

• Maintains inventory of parts and supplies, calibrates gas detectors; cleans and maintains shop, tools, and equipment.

• Discusses work to be performed with supervisors, and assists in planning, organizing and assigning work to designated crew.

• Provides input on employee evaluations.

• Responds to emergency situations in off-hours as required; may be required to work overtime and off-hour shifts as needed.

• Keeps work related records using a computer.

• Operates City trucks and tractors with attachments skillfully and safely.

• Responds to questions or complaints from the public.

• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

In addition to the above, typical duties for specific sections may include the following:

Stormwater Maintenance

• Performs and oversees the most complex maintenance, repair, and installation work on City stormwater/drainage systems, concrete and open channels, creeks, pipes, drains, detention basins, and drop inlets.

• Assists in coordinating, overseeing, and personally participating in all assigned maintenance programs, including watershed protection, vegetation management, weed abatement, dry weather monitoring and concrete repair.

Street Maintenance

• Performs and oversees the most complex maintenance, repair, and installation work on City streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, roadway base and sub-base, guardrails, asphalt pavement, crack seal application, concrete repair, traffic and street sign installation, repair, and reflectivity and pavement markings.

• Assists in coordinating, overseeing, and personally participating in all assigned maintenance programs, including concrete, asphalt, crack seal, sign retro-reflectivity, utility trench, and City-wide inspections and street saver programs; and/or watershed protection, vegetation management, weed abatement, dry weather monitoring and concrete repair.

• Installs, repairs, replaces, and/or maintains vehicle detectors and controllers, relays, timers, and related traffic control equipment.

• Installs conduit, underground field, aerial, and other wiring systems; rewires signals, loop detectors, control devices, and electronic equipment and devices.

• Installs, repairs, replaces, and/or maintains street signs; replaces faded, illegible, missing or outdated signs; lays out and applies or removes pavement markings and channeling devices, including crosswalks, stop bars and skip lines, per established standards.

• Designs and fabricates traffic and specialty signs in shop using computerized design devices; orders new signs as necessary.

• Determines location of new signs, maintains an accurate inventory count on all signal, signs, and marking supplies.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles of supervision and training.

• Practices of assigning and reviewing the work of others.

• Public works maintenance principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing assigned City infrastructure, systems, and facilities.

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and guidelines relevant to assigned duties.

• The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and power equipment.

• Maintenance principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing stormwater and drainage systems, and facilities, including concrete and open channels, creeks, pipes, drains, detention basins, drop inlets, and related facilities and systems.

• Maintenance principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing streets and roadways, including alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, roadway base and sub-base, guardrails, asphalt pavement, crack seal application, concrete repair, traffic and street sign installation, repair, and reflectivity, and pavement markings.

• Principles, practices, tools, and materials used in maintenance and repair of City buildings and facilities, and fixtures, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, and masonry mechanical and electrical work.

• Safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals.

• Practices and procedures of traffic control and flagging.

• Principles and practices of conflict resolution.

• Safe driving rules and practices.

• Basic mathematics.

• Proficiency with personal computers and software applications related to assignment.

• Excellent written and oral speaking skills.

• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff.

Ability to:

• Lead, schedule, assign, and oversee activities of public works maintenance and repair staff.

• Inspect the work of others and maintain established quality control standards.

• Train and instruct others in proper work methods and techniques.

• Identify and implement effective course of action to complete assigned work.

• Oversee and participate in maintenance and related projects in the assigned functional area(s).

• Perform construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work on assigned municipal infrastructure, facilities, systems, and/or appurtenances.

• Operate specialized construction and maintenance, light to heavy vehicles and equipment observing legal and defensive driving practices.

• Set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades, and flagging.

• Locate underground utilities by use of blue prints and electronic locating equipment in accordance with Underground Service Alert (USA) regulations.

• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair.

• Read and interpret technical manuals, sketches, diagrams, construction drawings, blueprints, maps and specifications.

• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and light to heavy equipment required for the work.

• Perform routine equipment maintenance.

• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.

• Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.

• Give, as well as understand and follow oral and written instructions, construction sketches and equipment manuals.

• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.

• Work overtime and off-hour shifts as needed.

• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.

• Operate office equipment including computers.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications

Combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job qualifies.

• High school diploma or GED equivalency; additional specialized course work in public works construction and maintenance or a related field is desirable.

• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in street maintenance and construction, stormwater/drainage maintenance and construction, traffic control systems, or facilities maintenance and construction, including one year of lead or supervisory experience.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Traffic Control Safety certification within one year of hire.

• Possession of International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician Level II certification as appropriate to assignment.

• Possession of International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Signs and Markings Level II certification as appropriate to assignment.

• Must be able to pass an examination on operations and maintenance of heavy construction equipment provided by the Engineering/Public Works Department within six months of hire.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid combined Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of hire is preferred.

• Possession of a valid Georgia Class C driver's license.

Physical Demands

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in outside areas in all weather conditions, which may include wind, rain and other elements.  Continuous walking, reaching and handling; lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.  Frequent standing, stooping, kneeling and crouching; reaching at and above shoulder height; pushing/pulling, twisting at waist; strong power or pinch grasp; upward and downward flexion of neck, side-to-side turning of neck; lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; pushing/pulling of objects up to 20 pounds.  Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, crawling and fingering of objects and equipment; lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 100 pounds; lifting and pushing/pulling of objects over 100 pounds with assistance only.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Alpharetta and employee and is subject to modifications as the needs and requirements of the position change.

The City of Alpharetta is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Employee Manual & Benefits Handbook or bona fide occupational qualifications).

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Alpharetta is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which it serves. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of City's employees and to the security of the City's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, the City is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Alpharetta will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.