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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Public Works Team Lead- Streets

Montrose, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$59K/yr - $59K/yr

1+ years exp

The City of Montrose is seeking a Public Works Team Lead for the Streets division. This role involves planning, organizing, and supervising maintenance and construction activities to ensure compliance with safety standards and local regulations.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives for Public Works. Implements established policies and procedures. Act as supervisor in the absence of management

Establish schedules and methods for the personnel in Public Works. Plan, prioritize, supervise and review the work of staff involved in a variety of operations, maintenance, repair and construction of City infrastructure

Coordinate work crew activities with other crews and departments, as well as outside agencies and contractors. Maintain daily log of activities

Inspect the work of crews in progress and, upon completion, ensure all work complies with local, state and federal standards

May be required to assist other divisions within Public Works and the City of Montrose when needed as directed by the Superintendent or the Public Works Director. Keep equipment clean and in good working condition

Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities, recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities

Respond to customer inquiries and complaints and work to resolve concerns in a professional and positive manner. Follow-up with customers when concerns are resolved

Participate in the full range of operations, maintenance, and repair and construction duties, including performing the most difficult duties assigned to the work unit

Assist in preparing bid specifications; requisition supplies and materials; maintain and control appropriate inventory levels; interpret and implement plans and work orders

Establish goals and expectations for workers. Write and conduct employee evaluations

Ensure position descriptions are accurate and assist in interviewing and selecting candidates appropriate to the work

Ensure schedules are set to get the work done in accordance with HR guidelines

Assure implementation of job specific training to ensure employee success

Set and discuss expectations for employee success. Conduct a formal mid-cycle progress review in addition to regular meetings with each subordinate

Handles or gets assistance with employee issues in a timely manner to prevent escalation of problems and disruption to the department

In accordance with HR polices, use established procedures to manage employee behavior. Actions are consistent and provide opportunity for the employee to improve

Qualification

Supervisory experiencePublic works operationsConstructionMaintenanceColorado Class A/B CDLTraffic Control Flagger CertificationEquipment operationProblem resolutionCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); supplemented by specialized training in construction and maintenance technology of municipal transportation systems

Experience performing public works operations, construction and maintenance work in the assigned area of responsibility, including one year of supervisory or lead responsibility

Knowledge of equipment and materials related to position. Must be able to operate all equipment used within the division and train division personnel on proper equipment operation

This position is subject to non-standard working hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

Current Colorado Class A or B Commercial Driver's license with acceptable driving record

Traffic Control Flagger Certification

Entry - LTAP Roads Scholar II

Mid - Erosion Control Supervisor/LTAP Supervisory Skills & Development

Senior - Traffic Control Supervisor/Erosion Control Supervisor/LTAP Supervisory Skills & Development/ICS 100-400/700

Requires ability to perform heavy manual labor

Strenuous physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 100 pounds; frequent lifting, carrying, walking and standing, hand/eye coordination

The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of personal computer, and use of hands to handle small parts; vision for reading and preparing written reports and documents; frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communications with employees and citizens

Requires driving and walking during inclement weather

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions

The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat

The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration

The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) medical plan, administered by UMR. This is a high deductible health plan. You will receive the maximum benefits under the plan and pay a smaller amount out of your pocket when you seek medical treatment from a United Healthcare Choice Plus network provider.

Dental Insurance: Coverage is offered through UMR to provide dental and orthodontic care. In addition, our dental plan has no network which allows you to see any dentist you prefer.

Vision Insurance: Coverage is offered through VSP for assistance with contacts, glasses, or other vision needs.

Health Savings Account: A savings account that is tax-free and interest-bearing that you can use to pay for qualified medical expenses like doctor visits, prescriptions, and emergency room bills. The City of Montrose provides an employer contribution at the beginning of the year.

Life and AD&D Insurance: City-paid policies provide security for you and your family. Additional voluntary plans are available to supplement City-paid plans for employees and their dependents.

Retirement Plan: A defined contribution investment program for non-sworn employees. The City will match dollar for dollar up to 8% of your gross base wages. Sworn Police Officers are enrolled in a defined benefit investment program through FPPA.

Paid Holidays: The following holidays are observed by the majority of City Offices. Martin Luther King Jr . Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People's Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day.

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave: Employees will receive vacation time each pay period after the first six (6) months of employment. Employees begin earning sick leave immediately.

Employee Assistance Program: Coverage is through Triad. Triad offers brief, solution-focused counseling for employees, their spouses or significant others, and their dependents under 26. The counseling is free and completely confidential.

Black Canyon Golf Membership for City Employees: Free employee golf membership and 20% Rusty Putter and Pro Shop discount.

MRD Community Recreation Center Membership: Deeply discounted membership for employees and their dependents.