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Summary
Crew Leader II, under the general supervision of the Street Services Foreman, leads a team in the upkeep and installation of city thoroughfares and traffic control devices, ensuring compliance with state standards. It also requires participation in an on-call rotation for after-hours and emergency situations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities by Crew Assignments
Asphalt Repair Crew
- Directs and supports a crew in patching potholes and utility cuts in streets and alleys
- Operates and maintains the asphalt recycling machine
- Supervises crew in jobsite preparation and asphalt paving for new construction, overlays, and major street repairs
- Inspects streets for potholes and drainage systems for blockages
- Prioritizes allocation of personnel, equipment, and materials to complete tasks
Concrete Crew
- Supervises and assists in the installation and maintenance of City sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and other concrete structures
- Operates various heavy equipment, including loaders, backhoes, and skid steers
- Operates various vehicles, including dump trucks and haul trucks with trailers, for material transport
- Utilizes hand tools and performs manual labor to complete tasks
- Deploys traffic control devices (cones, signs, etc.) at work sites as required
Crack Sealing Crew
- Supervises and participates in crack sealing operations on City streets
- Performs vegetation control in City alleys during non-crack sealing periods
- Assists with vegetation maintenance within City rights-of-way (R.O.W.)
Forestry Crew
- Directs and supports a crew in tree trimming and removal along City streets and alleys
- Chips tree limbs and brush or loads them onto dump trucks for disposal
- Clears trees, brush, and vines from drainage systems and creeks, inspecting for obstructions
- Conducts field inspections of trees along streets and alleys and assess drainage flow
- Identifies vegetation requiring maintenance and communicates with the public regarding necessary trimming and removal
Right Of Way Crew
- Supervises and collaborates with a crew to maintain City streets, rights-of-way (R.O.W.), and alleys
- Clears debris and manages vegetation to ensure motorist visibility
- Maintains and installs pavement markings
- Deploys traffic counters for annual data collection and warrant studies (stop signs, traffic signals)
Signs Crew
- Supervises and works with a crew on the maintenance and installation of all City of Temple traffic signs and pavement markings, adhering to the TXMUTCD
- Manages a fleet of equipment and trucks, ensuring mechanical integrity and cleanliness, train personnel on their operation
- Deploys traffic control devices (barricades/signs), clears debris (fallen trees/limbs), and implements flood control measures (sandbags)
All Crew Members
- Updates Foreman of planned work progress and problems
- Interacts with public regarding concerns, follows up as assigned
- Works in emergency situations with sanding oil spills, frozen streets, etc.
- Assists other crews in the performance of duties as needed
- Ensures policies, procedures, safety guidelines are followed
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience in related work to crew
- One (1) year of experience as a crew leader or supervisor
Certificates and Licenses
- Class A CDL and related endorsements or ability to obtain within six (6) months from hire
Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.