HIGHWAY LABOR
CREW LEADER 7305
Under general supervision, an employee
in this class supervises one or more crews engaged in minor public works
construction and maintenance projects.
Work involves determining work methods and procedures as well as
participating in the assignments.
Supervision may be exercised over equipment operators, automotive mechanics,
maintenance mechanics and laborers. Work
is performed under the general supervision of an administrative supervisor
within whose district the project is conducted.
Technical direction may be received from an engineering supervisor. Does related work as required.
Supervises construction, repair and
maintenance of curbs, sidewalks, gutters, catch basins and concrete and asphalt
pavements in assigned sector; lays out project to previously set grade stakes;
Receives construction plans and
specifications, estimates materials and personnel needs, submits requisitions
for personnel and materials, schedules and coordinates the use of staff,
materials and equipment;
Supervises crews engaged in painting
traffic markings on roadways and erecting and repairing traffic control signs
in conformance with NYS laws and regulations;
Supervises crews engaged in the maintenance and repair of
parking lots and grounds, including drainage cleaning and repair;
Supervises crews in the mowing of
grass, vegetation control and/or in the application of commercial pesticides;
Supervises numerous department crews
and private contractors in sanding and salting of roads during the winter
season;
May supervise the construction, repair
and maintenance of sewerage facilities including sewers, pumping station, force
main and appurtenances;
May supervise and/or respond to
emergency sewerage facility problems including contact with service area
residents;
Keeps records and prepares reports of
work activities and materials used.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the principles,
methods, materials and equipment common to public works construction projects;
good knowledge of the occupational hazards and the safety precautions of public
works construction; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of crews and
equipment in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to
understand, interpret and effectively carry out written or oral instructions
accompanied by construction plans; ability to keep records and make reports;
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Graduation from a standard senior high
school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and five (5) years
of experience in the maintenance and/or construction of highways.
NOTE: Additional experience will be substituted for
the high school requirement on a year-for-year basis.
NECESSARY SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT
Depending upon the nature of the assignment, at the time of appointment and during employment in this title, candidates may be required to possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the vehicle to be operated. At time of appointment and during employment in this title, candidates may also be required to possess a Pesticide Applicator Certification issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Pesticide applicators must be certified in the specific sub-category of pesticide/herbicide being used. The appointing authority will determine the type of Driver’s license and Pesticide Certification(s) required.
R06/14/01
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Non-Competitive
Review 07/23/15