Labor Crew Chief II

About the role

Supervisor of a large crew involved in the maintenance and repair of roadway infrastructure. The Labor Crew Chief operates heavy equipment, assigns and coordinates activities of crew personnel and records labor, equipment and material usage on jobs completed. Recruiting Range: $26.75 - $28.58 Major Duties and Responsibilities: - Supervises/Participates in large-scale field operations that include maintenance and repair. - Supervises operation/maintenance of assigned equipment including heavy equipment, trucks, shovels, etc. - Prepares estimates of time and materials by computing quantities such as square yards and cubic yards of materials. - Maintains equipment assigned in daily operation. - Ensures work is completed as scheduled and meets construction standards. - Directs workers in transportation services to ensure work is performed properly and materials are used as they should be. - Sets grade and works from grade stakes and cut sheets. - Resolves worker problems or collaborates with employees to assist in problem resolution. - Ensures work crew complies with work rules, safety rules, and OSHA regulations. - Participates in loading and unloading materials, supplies, and equipment. - Operates vehicles, hand tools, and power-operated equipment. - Creates daily reports and paperwork to be entered into Cityworks. - Communicates effectively with the public regarding inquiries about construction projects. - Trains and develops employees as needed through worker motivation, equipment performance, work methods, and customer service. - Evaluates employee performance and prepares performance appraisals. - periodically works one-week periods of On-call duty. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Transportation- Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by road specifically, including laws and ordinances regulating the operation of vehicles. - Construction- Knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and procedures used in the construction and maintenance of streets. - Customer and Personal Service- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. - Administration and Management- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources - Safety- Knowledge of OSHA, City, and Federal rules and regulations, as well as work hazards and applicable safety precautions of the assigned work. - Personnel and Human Resources- Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel selection and training. - Technology/Computer Skills- Knowledge of computer applications such as Kronos and Microsoft Office. - Mathematics- Knowledge of simple arithmetic and measurement dimensions such as square feet and cubic square feet. - Management of Personnel Resources- Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. - Communication Skills - Conveying information effectively through speaking and writing and understanding information others give through speaking and writing. - Time Management- Managing one's own time and the time of others. - Decision Making Skills - Efficiently and effectively makes choices. Considers the cost and benefits of potential actions through understanding of others' possible reactions - Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing the performance of yourself and others to make improvements or take corrective action. - Physical Abilities include but are not limited to: sitting, standing, bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling/squatting, walking, driving, crawling, climbing, lifting and carrying (up to 60lbs), shoveling, pushing, and pulling -Ability to successfully complete a skills assessment