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JOB TITLE:     Leader

(Public Works - Street and Drain Maintenance and Storm Drain Maintenance)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  January 1997

 

ORG/POS #:  2210,2230/2192,1668

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To provide working supervision for a crew involved in construction, repair and maintenance of City streets and related structures.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives immediate supervision from the Foreman I (Streets).

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Maintains supplies of required materials and tools on an assigned truck; checks out additional tools and equipment.

 

2.         Performs daily operative maintenance on assigned trucks and equipment.

 

3.         Lays blocks, walls, riprap and performs other masonry work; digs out corporation cuts for permanent repair; cleans catch basins; applies and packs asphalt or other servicing materials; cuts brush, grass and cleans ditches.

 

4.         Transports equipment, materials, and work crews to work site.

 

5.         Loads and secures light and medium earth-moving equipment on trailers for transport to work site.

 

6.         Operates a dump truck to haul gravel and materials to work site.

 

7.         Operates a fuel truck to deliver fuel to work site.

 

8.         Directs work crews at work sites.

 

9.         Drives truck with trailers to transport light and medium earth-moving equipment to work site.

 

10.       Computes the amount of material required for each repair project; orders needed supplies from the Material Yard or outside supplier.

 

11.       Maintains records of time for each crew member, for each assigned vehicle or piece of equipment, types and amounts of materials used and work completed on a daily and project basis.

 

12        Notifies Foreman I and other Street Department personnel of any unusual problems; including equipment breakdowns, accidents, injuries to crew members, disciplinary problems, and street closings required to complete repair work.

 

13.       Ensures the placement of safety devices at work sites to prevent accidents and injuries.

 

14.       Answers questions and receives complaints from citizens at work sites; refers unresolved complaints to supervisor.


JOB TITLE:     Leader

(Public Works - Street and Drain Maintenance and Storm Drain Maintenance)

JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED

 

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provides direct supervision to Equipment Operators IV, Equipment Operators I, Semi-Skilled Laborers, and Laborers.


JOB SPECIFICATION

LEADER

(PUBLIC WORKS – STREET AND DRAIN MAINTENANCE

AND STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE)

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of average difficulty in the supervision of a crew involved in the construction, repair, and maintenance of City streets and related structures.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  January 1997

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Maintains supplies of required materials and tools on an assigned truck; checks out additional tools and equipment.

 

Performs daily operative maintenance on assigned trucks and equipment.

 

Lays blocks, walls, riprap and performs other masonry work; digs out corporation cuts for permanent repair; cleans catch basins; applies and packs asphalt or other servicing materials; cuts brush, grass and cleans ditches.

 

Transports equipment, materials, and work crews to work site.

 

Loads and secures light and medium earth-moving equipment on trailers for transport to work site.

 

Operates a dump truck to haul gravel and materials to work site.

 

Operates a fuel truck to deliver fuel to work site.

 

Directs work crews at work sites.

 

Drives truck with trailers to transport light and medium earth-moving equipment to work site.

 

Computes the amount of material required for each repair project; orders needed supplies from the Material Yard or outside supplier.

 

Maintains records of time for each crew member, for each assigned vehicle or piece of equipment, types and amounts of materials used and work completed on a daily and project basis.

 

Notifies Foreman I and other Street Department personnel of any unusual problems; including equipment breakdowns, accidents, injuries to crew members, disciplinary problems, and street closings required to complete repair work.

 

Ensures the placement of safety devices at work sites to prevent accidents and injuries.

 

Answers questions and receives complaints from citizens at work sites; refers unresolved complaints to supervisor.

 


JOB TITLE:     Leader

(Public Works - Street and Drain Maintenance and Storm Drain Maintenance)

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Good knowledge of masonry methods and equipment.

 

Good knowledge of concrete finishing methods and equipment.

 

Good knowledge of asphalt methods and equipment.

 

Some knowledge of vehicle maintenance procedures.

 

Skill in the use and maintenance of light and medium vehicles, including dump truck and fuel truck.

 

Skill in the operation of concrete and street maintenance hand and power tools, including jackhammer, concrete saw, shovel, pick, and Mo-Trim.

 

Skill in the operation of a calculator.

 

Ability to keep accurate records.

 

Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately.

 

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

 

Ability to lead a work crew.

 

Ability to perform manual labor.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: 

 

Completion of high school or vocational technical course in construction or building trades; at least one (1) year of experience in masonry work or street maintenance work; at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class A or B (Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment; must obtain a valid Arkansas Class A (Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License with X endorsement within sixty (60) days of employment and maintain licensure for duration of employment in this position.


JOB TITLE:     Leader

(Public Works - Street and Drain Maintenance and Storm Drain Maintenance)

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Lifting (lbs.)

50

 

Carrying (lbs.)

50

 

Stooping, Bending

ü

 

Kneeling, Squatting

ü

 

Walking

ü

 

Standing

ü

 

Sitting

ü

 

Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)

ü

 

Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel

ü

 

Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)

ü

 

Eye-Hand Coordination

ü

 

Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)

ü

 

Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)

ü

 

Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

ü

 

Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)

ü

 

Hearing

ü

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions

ü

 

Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)

 

ü

Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts

ü

 

Work in High, Precarious Places

 

ü

Fumes or Dust

ü

 

Toxic or Caustic Chemicals

ü

 

Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)

 

ü

Low Noise (e.g., business office)

ü

 

Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)

ü

 

Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)

ü