Posting number: 6255
Department: Public Works Department
Division: Streets & Drainage
Job classification: Crew Leader - Streets
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Works
Essential Job Functions: Operates and serves as working leader for a crew performing maintenance on city streets; directs and performs any task such as; concrete repairs, construction of catch basins, storm drains, concrete finishing, concrete paving, storm line repair, pipe installation, setting grades, patching asphalt, asphalt level ups, base repairs, shoulder repairs, cleaning catch basins, jet/vacuum truck operation, ditching, street sweeping and pipe cleaning. Crew leader shall be responsible for ensuring employees have proper material to perform their daily tasks; acts as a trouble shooter for their assigned crew; services vehicles and is responsible for safe transporting of workers and equipment to job sites; ensures safety regulations are followed; confers with citizens.
Other Job Functions: Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
This position requires 100% onsite work. Works outside in all types of weather; may be exposed to constant noise, dust, dirt and traffic hazards; requires standing, walking, bending, crawling, and moderately heavy physical work in lifting heavy objects. Must be available to work Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Must be available to work extended hours as needed. Subject to 24 hour call out, storm clean-up operations. Position considered essential during emergency situations.
Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of materials, methods and techniques commonly used in concrete and asphalt construction; knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in concrete construction; knowledge of City policy and procedures. Familiar with such tasks as asphalt paving, pot hole patching; level-ups, shoulder repairs, base repairs, and sanding of oil spills; operates 2-4 YD, 14 YD dump trucks, spray injection patching machine, hot patch truck and various other construction equipment.
Skills/Abilities: Skilled in the operation and servicing of assigned equipment; ability to operate equipment safely and skillfully in and around traffic construction sites and work areas; ability to make minor operating adjustments and repairs and to recognize operating deficiencies in assigned equipment; ability to perform manual labor; ability to lead a small work crew; ability to read and write and to follow oral and written instructions; ability to deal with the public; ability to make mathematical calculations and complete necessary paperwork.
Physical Requirements: Constantly sees and hears; frequently carries objects weighing up to 20 lbs., climbs, sits, stands, drives, twists body, and walks; infrequently cleans, crawls, holds objects weighing up to 10 lbs., lifts objects weighing up to 90 lbs., pulls and pushes objects weighing up to 30 lbs., squats, stoops, and writes by hand.
Education/Experience: High school graduate or equivalent; five (5) years’ experience in concrete construction including repairing and maintenance. One year of supervisory experience preferred.
This position requires 100% onsite work. Must possess a valid Class A-CDL or B-CDL driver’s license with a good driving record. Other state valid Class A-CDL or B-CDL driver’s license with a good driving record will be considered. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.
The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.
The City of Beaumont is located in Southeast Texas, approximately 85 miles east of Houston. The city's population is 118,000. Beaumont is a full-service municipality, and serves as the county seat for Jefferson County.
Beaumont operates under a council-manager system of government, in which the elected, part-time council appoints a city manager, who acts as the chief executive officer for city affairs.
The City Council meets every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, located on the 1st floor of City Hall, 801 Main Street. Council member offices are located on the 3rd floor of City Hall in Suite 300. Meetings are televised on Time Warner Cable Channel 4 Wednesday through Sunday at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
