Stormwater Services - Crew Chief - Stormwater

Stormwater Maintenance Supervisor Under general supervision, to lead, oversee, and participate in the work of a crew engaged in a wide variety of equipment and heavy equipment work. This position works in conjunction with the crew to facilitate the compliance of the MS4 permit that relates to mowing, street sweeping, stormwater controls maintenance such as creek channels, ditches, outfalls, pipes and catch basins. This position exercises technical and functional supervision over stormwater crew members. Perform dry and wet weather screening on all outfalls within the City to include visual assessments for illicit discharges or other contaminants entering the MS4 as well as overseeing preventative maintenance activities and requirements of stormwater infrastructure. Review and maintain MS4 maintenance activities. Oversees MS4 compliance of stormwater structural controls, detention pond preventative maintenance and inspection including visual assessments for illicit discharges or other contaminants (floatables).Supervise and participate in construction, maintenance, and repair of stormwater lines; pumps. Oversee and participate in the work of the crew engaged in creek channel and drainage structure maintenance, mowing and street sweeping. Manage and participate in the work of the crew to perform a variety of grounds and building maintenance activities in creeks and drainage ways. Oversee and conduct inspections on the stormwater pumps and other structural control devices. Maintain and assign work orders, stormwater material and equipment inventory. Prepare reports that document field activities and observed conditions; maintain appropriate records and files. Gather and prioritize day-to-day work logs and perform data entry of daily work production. Functions as the Stormwater Safety Representative and oversees all monthly safety meetings, assesses Stormwater safety policy, and applies Safety Coach Tools and reports as necessary as well as other aspects of safety, as determined by the Stormwater Maintenance Supervisor. Accountable for maintaining records and assuring that all Stormwater employees are properly trained and continuously updated on the operations of equipment. Responsible for maintaining records of equipment maintenance and assuring that all equipment receives timely preventative maintenance as required. Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge of: Methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used in stormwater operations. General carpentry, electrical, welding, concrete and plumbing work. Motorized equipment such as motor graders, excavators, gradall, front-end loaders, backhoes, boom trucks, dump trucks, hydro-mulch truck, water truck, street sweepers, skid steers, tractors with various attachments, fork lifts, pumps and other stormwater related maintenance and construction equipment. Principles and practices and occupational hazards and safety precautions of maintenance work. Safe driving principles and practices. Skill to: Use and care for a variety of tools and equipment used in stormwater operations and maintenance. Operate office equipment including a personal computer. Safely operate various types of motor vehicles. Ability to: Operate medium and heavy equipment used in routine activities, including a variety of motorized equipment such as motor graders, excavators, gradall, front-end loaders, backhoes, boom trucks, dump trucks, hydro-mulch truck, water truck, street sweepers, skid steers, tractors with various attachments, fork lifts, pumps and other stormwater related maintenance and construction equipment. Set line and grade with construction level. Lead a crew of maintenance workers engaged in maintenance and construction work. Follow written and oral instructions and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally. Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do. Lead, manage, and perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division's mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through: Two (2) years of experience in the area of work assignment including stormwater maintenance and construction or streets maintenance, irrigation, water and sewer construction and maintenance, parks maintenance, fabrication and installation of a variety of traffic signs and other markings, and/or building maintenance is required. A high school diploma or GED is required. A valid Class A Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required. A Noncommercial Political Pesticide Applicator License is preferred. Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb. With or without accommodation, ability to lift up to 100 pounds. Exposure to inclement weather, steep slopes, confined workspaces, poison ivy, wild animals, noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards and other pollutants during spill investigations and illicit discharges. Ability to travel to different work sites. The "X" indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:___ Sedentary lifting of no more than 10 pounds___ Light lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds___ Medium lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 poundsX_ Heavy lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds___ Very Heavy team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task: N = NoE = Extensive (100 70% of the time)M = Moderate (60 30% of the time)I = Infrequent (20 10% of the time)A = Almost Never (