Streets Crew Leader
Streets Crew Leader
Salary: $69,614.28 - $87,432.00 Annually
Location: Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Regular
Department: Transportation
Job Number: 19-00297
Closing: 4/12/2020 5:00 PM Pacific
Job Summary
The City of Bellevue, WA is currently accepting applications for a full-time, regular status Street Maintenance Crew Leader position within the Transportation Department. The Streets Maintenance Crew Leader plays a key role in the maintenance and repair of the City's Transportation system and it's components. This position will support field operations, helping to develop and refine section policies, procedures, goals, and objectives which reflect the City's core values.
This position works independently and in a team setting to oversee work programs such as concrete, asphalt, traffic control devices/signs, vegetation, sweeping, equipment maintenance & outfitting, snow & ice operations, safety, inspection and construction activities, tree management and responds to emergencies during weather-related events.
Our Transportation Department mission is to provide a safe and efficient transportation system that supports livable neighborhoods and a vital economy in partnership with the community. We take pride in being a dynamic, international and multicultural, future-focused, high performing city and department. We invest in our employees and encourage and reward employee growth and development. Our culture values and encourages quality communication, shared leadership and responsibility, innovation and integrity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing Maximo quality control and data cleanup
- Provide technical and operational support to the Field Operations Crew Leader.
- Oversee and coordinate new or replacement equipment specifications and up-fitting and coordinating daily Fleet maintenance on existing vehicles.
- Oversee and monitor crew work schedules, timekeeping and leave requests.
- Monitor completion of daily assignments, special projects and emergency response.
- Make decisions necessary to plan, organize, and complete work with appropriate safety protocols and efficiency.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing work methodologies and equipment utilization. Work with the Lead workers and crews to establish standard operating procedures and identify opportunities to increase efficiency by innovation.
- Resolve customer concerns and issues within a timely (usually 24 hour) period, and adjusting daily activities to ensure service delivery to customer.
- Participate in hiring, monitoring and documenting staff work performance and assist in the resolution of employee disciplinary problems.
- Schedule evaluation meetings and gathers input on annual employee performance, documenting behavior issues. Provide timely information to the Superintendent.
- Conduct the monthly safety meeting and training sessions. Serve as the section safety officer and perform random field job site visits.
- Participate in assessing crew training needs and help develop the appropriate training courses.
- Represent the Streets division as the GIS coordinator with Streets Infrastructure and Inventory holder.
- Work collaboratively with other staff members to meet annual plan accomplishments and performance measures.
- Evaluate and ensure the readiness of the Streets Maintenance Section to respond to emergencies and weather events or unforeseen infrastructure failures.
- Ensure that equipment and facilities are well maintained and secured.
- Participate on a 24/7 on call basis to respond to after hour emergencies and be available by phone 24/7.
Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements
- Graduation from high school or a GED equivalent; and 2 years of supervisory or lead experience with municipal maintenance or general construction work groups.
Additional Qualification Criteria
- Two years experience involving regular contact with citizens, contractors, and staff.
- Two years experience in computer entry and software applications.
- Experience in prevention of safety issues and concerns relating to municipal maintenance and construction activities.
- Ability to organize tasks and to prioritize work for self and subordinates.
- Must possess a Washington State flagging certification and TCS (Traffic Control Supervisor) certification or be able to pass both tests within 6 months.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime as required (involving nights and weekends).
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment and tools. Examples include plowing/sander, paving Layton box, hydraulic and gasoline-powered tools, all electric hand tools, vehicle mounted cranes, compressors, weed eater, chain saw, testing equipment, etc.
- Ability to perform effectively as a team member and to promote a positive environment and maintain appropriate relationships with other employees and the public.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and modify behaviors and attitudes to fit the situation in order to obtain desired outcomes.
- Possess excellent verbal, listening, and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions, have the ability to prepare and present oral and written material regarding work activities, and maintain routine records.
- Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license and have and maintain a good driving record by City Standards.
- A candidate selected who possesses a Commercial Drivers license will comply with all pre-employment drug/alcohol testing provisions consistent with US DOT regulations prior to hire. If a candidate does not possess a CDL, and is selected, he/she must be able to obtain a Washington State Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement within six months of employment and must comply with the drug/alcohol testing provisions consistent with the US DOT regulations. In-house applicants who do not currently possess a CDL will be subject to the pre-employment drug and alcohol test in accordance with DOT rules and regulations.
- Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment flexibility test and physical capacity test.
Other
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Must be physically fit and flexible: possess an ability to lift up to 90 lbs., and engage in considerable pulling, pushing, and climbing.
- Work is done mostly outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Common hazards include traffic, underground lines, equipment, chemicals, and confined spaces.
- Individuals must have adequate hearing and visual acuity to successfully and safely perform the essential job responsibilities and requirement of the position. Individuals must be able to hear, speak, and understand verbal communications and other outside sound sources. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
This is a "regular" employment status position, non-exempt/eligible for overtime, union position.
For further information about this position, contact Rich Vereecken at RVereecken@bellevuewa.gov or at 425-452-4891. If you need technical assistance with the online application, please contact the NEOGOV helpdesk at 855-524-5627.
City of Bellevue
PO Box 90012
Bellevue, Washington 98009
http://www.bellevuewa.gov/
The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance in the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838.