Sedgwick County Government

Crew Chief - PUBLIC WORKS

Sedgwick County Government  •  $22.63 - $33.91/hr  •  Wichita, KS (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Department: Highways

Pay: $21.76- $32.61 per hour
$45,260 - $67,829 annually
Compensation based on qualifications

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday- 7am-3:30pm - 2200 S. Webb Road

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits

Helps supervise and participates in the work of a maintenance crew engaged in a wide variety of construction, maintenance and repair projects involving County infrastructure. Participates in snow and ice removal operations.

Train and work with Equipment Operators and other subordinate workers

  • Operate all assigned equipment with a high degree of proficiency
  • Train equipment operators on assigned equipment
  • Provide opportunities for operators to develop skills on assigned equipment
  • Operate equipment when necessary for road construction, repair, and maintenance.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and make minor repairs to equipment
  • Perform manual work associated with equipment operations

Assist the Area Foreman in planning, scheduling, and assigning work to crew

  • Plan, direct, and supervise the work of a small crew
  • Plan and supervise the setup of construction work zones
  • Assist the Area Supervisor in evaluating job performance
  • Act as on-call for after hours & weekends for emergency callouts or designates a crew member
  • Wear PPE and enforces local, state, and federal safety regulations

Participate in snow and ice removal operations

  • Function as a shift supervisor for snow and ice removal operations
  • Operate a motor grader for snow and ice removal when necessary
  • Ensure all equipment is in good working condition
  • Ensure all equipment is cleaned, fueled, and loaded for follow on shift
  • Communicate problems/concerns immediately to next shift supervisor

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent. Three years Public Works or road construction experience. Valid Kansas Commercial Driver’s License Class A with tanker endorsement.

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Sedgwick County Government

About Sedgwick County Government

Sedgwick County Government is located in South Central Kansas and encompasses 1,008 square miles. Cities in Sedgwick County include Andale, Bel Aire, Bentley, Cheney, Clearwater, Colwich, Derby, Eastborough, Garden Plain, Goddard, Haysville, Kechi, Maize, Mount Hope, Oaklawn-Sunview, Park City, Valley Center, Viola, and Wichita. In 2020 we will celebrate our 150th Anniversary as a County!

Sedgwick County’s mission is to provide quality public services to our community so everyone can pursue freedom and prosperity in a safe, secure, and healthy environment. We strive to be a value driven, regional leader seeking innovative opportunities and collaborative partnerships to deliver quality public services.

We provide a multitude of services, including programs for seniors, animal control, appraising, code enforcement, records, corrections, elections, emergency medical services (EMS), environmental resources, fire department, health and human services, housing, planning, register of deeds, sheriff's office, tag office, and a number of options for culture and recreation.

Sedgwick County offers competitive salaries and benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested applicants can find complete position information on current openings within Sedgwick County and may apply online at www.careers.sedwickcounty.org.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Wichita, Kansas
Year Founded
1867
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