NEOGOV · 4 weeks ago
Trails Assistant Crew Lead
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.28/hr - $30.85/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is part of the City of Boulder, and they are seeking a Trails Assistant Crew Lead to support trail construction and maintenance efforts. This role involves leading a crew, training members, and ensuring safety and efficiency in trail-related projects.
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Responsibilities
Supports direction of crew member staff activities for the Trail program
Helps Trail Crew Lead plan, develop, and relay daily work plans for trail crew and ensures that directions are being followed
Assist the Trail Crew Lead in providing work leadership and training crew members and other work crews in essential skills necessary to safely and effectively perform a variety of trail construction and maintenance projects
Remains alert to conditions and events occurring on the system and anticipates needed actions and reports such needs to the supervisor
Conducts daily safety briefings and completes safety logs
Supports Crew Lead in performing or coordinating necessary training for crew members including writing equipment maintenance protocols, safe equipment and tool operation and all safety precautions
Ensures crews are conducting work efficiently, effectively, and in a safe and legal manner. Anticipates unsafe circumstances and takes precautions to prevent accidents
Supports Crew Lead in resolving conflicts among crew members, maintains a positive team environment, and refers issues appropriately to their immediate supervisor
Work as part of a crew to perform routine, cyclic, and specialized maintenance, repair and reconstruction/construction on trail and related structures and facilities, including clearing (specialized), grading; path improvements, maintenance and repair; carpentry work; and use of associated tools and equipment
Operate and use specialized equipment: chainsaws, excavators, power carriers, mowers, graders, skid steers, grinders and sharpening tools, etc
Assist the Crew Lead in the organization and maintenance of tools and equipment in the field as well as general upkeep of the tools and materials
Coordinates and performs trail fieldwork and short-term deliverables to accomplish department goals
Work as part of a team
Conducts assigned responsibilities within the program to meet department goals, which may include trail maintenance and construction/replacement, project related outreach, implementation of the identified management practices, and monitoring
Qualification
Required
Ability and willingness to work in adverse weather and field conditions
Ability in composure – Stays cool under pressure and does not become defensive or irritated; is a settling influence during a crisis
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, governmental agencies, and the public
Ability to prepare effective written reports, and to work and communicate effectively with diverse groups of people, including the ability to deal courteously with the public and land users
Ability to rely on experience, training, and independent judgment in determining how to plan and execute responsibilities in resourceful and effective ways
Ability to use all safety equipment
Knowledge of functional / technical skills – Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems related to relevant program disciplines; keeps informed about cutting-edge technology and practices in assigned technical area
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Skill in communication – Expresses ideas effectively, organizes and delivers information appropriately; actively listens to concerns and is open to the ideas of colleagues and customers
Skill in organization – can put together resources to get assignments done; uses resources effectively and efficiently
Skill in teamwork – Works effectively as a member of formal and informal teams; understands the interests and concerns of others and is able and willing to share and receive information; cooperates within and across groups and supports group decisions
Skill in timely decision making – Keeps self and team members on task; makes decisions in a timely manner sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines
Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record
Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history
High school diploma or GED
One (1) year of experience in the trail maintenance, landscaping, construction or related field
Preferred
Ability to use and repair tools and equipment common to the trade
Knowledge and experience with hand and power tools common to the trade
Bachelor's degree in recreation ecology, recreation resource management, environmental study/science, natural resource management, parks and protected area management, human dimensions, construction, project management or related field
Certified in Advanced First Aid
S-212 or equivalent Chainsaw Certification
Experience supervising work crews in trail maintenance or related field
Prior experience leading technicians, contractors, and/or volunteers
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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