Streets and Sanitation Crew Leader

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Nature of Work

This is semiskilled and lead work over a crew engaged in streets maintenance work. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level supervisor, superintendent, or administrator. The work includes planning, organizing, coordinating and assigning the work of a crew of equipment operators and maintenance assistants.  May fill in in the absence of the supervisor, as needed. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Plans, organizes, schedules, assigns and coordinates the work of subordinate equipment operators and maintenance assistants; provides training and counseling, as needed.
• Assures that proper safety standards and precautions are followed.
• Oversees and participates in street, sidewalk replacement and repair; operated equipment as needed.
• Assures adequate supplies, materials and equipment are available to crew; orders supplies and materials as needed.
• Prepares and maintains records for weekly and monthly reports; prepares reports; prepares time records for payroll purposes.
• Inspects completed work; assures that work is completed properly.
• Ensures that equipment is in proper working order; oversees preventive maintenance on equipment.
• May be assigned to 3rd shift, as needed.  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from high school.

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the operation of medium and heavy equipment and some lead experience.

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Possession of a valid Michigan Commercial Driver's License.

• Medium and heavy motorized equipment operation.
• Routine equipment maintenance.
• Safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use and operation of motorized equipment and hand and power tools.

• Plan, organize, schedule, assign and coordinate the work of subordinate employees.
• Train and counsel subordinate employees.
• Operate medium and heavy motorized equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Use hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, vendors and the general public.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.