LABOR CREW LEADER 7301

7302

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is a working crew leader within a small crew involved in a variety of routine tasks related to highway maintenance, grounds maintenance, mosquito control or other physical-intensive activities. Duties assigned are not ordinarily of a specialized nature and the essential requirement is the ability to lead other full-time and seasonal personnel in the efficient performance of assigned duties. No responsibility is involved for making difficult or technical work decisions. Detailed assignments are received for all the routine tasks, and the work is closely checked while in progress and upon completion by an administrative supervisor. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assigns, supervises and participates in the work of small crews engaged in the patching of roads, erecting or removing of street signs or snow fences or clearing of snow;

Supervises a small crew in striping County highways; cleans and maintains equipment;

Assigns, supervises and participates in the work of a small crew engaged in digging or reconditioning drainage ditches, installing culverts, operating spraying equipment and performing other related manual tasks necessary for mosquito control work;

Assigns, supervises and participates in the work of a small crew involved in the performance of grounds maintenance activities including cutting grass, trimming hedges, etc;

Drives truck hauling crew, equipment and materials to and from work;

Maintains time records;

May oversee seasonal personnel in the performance of assigned duties.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Some knowledge of standard tools and practices used in general labor work; some knowledge of the hazards of laboring work and the necessary safety precautions; some knowledge of effective supervisory techniques; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of labor crew personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; skill in the use of common hand tools; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either:

a) Completion of six (6) school grades, and two (2) years of experience in laboring work; or,

b) An equivalent combination of the above education and experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid appropriate license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. The type of assignment and vehicle to be operated will be determined by the appointing authority.

Depending upon the assignment, at the time of appointment and during employment in the title, the employee may be required to possess a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certificate issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

R07/23/99

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive