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Job Description
City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
JOB DESCRIPTION
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. Public Works Crew Supervisor - Certified
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled, supervisory work functions to oversee maintenance and/or repair tasks for a variety of infrastructure components within the City's Public Works Department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; interviews and participates in hiring employees; trains employees. Coordinates daily work activities as they relate to the City's infrastructure components as necessary; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; develops work schedules to ensure adequate coverage; creates and distributes work schedules and assignments; approves leave time and reviews usage; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise. Responds to complaints and inquiries related to maintenance activities; provides information, researches issues, and initiates appropriate resolution. Operates one or more of the following: hand tools, dump truck, backhoe, tractor, mower, trimmers, blower, sod cutter, jackhammer, cutting torch, carpentry equipment, automobile, shop tools, welding equipment, front end loader, ditch witch, chain saw, sprayer, edger, front end tiller, radio, computer, camera, easement machine, combined sewer cleaning truck, root cutter, gas monitor; operates any other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions. Completes and reviews various forms, reports, work orders, logs, accident reports, or other documents, and forwards or retains as appropriate. Maintains inventories of supplies, forms, and equipment; ensures availability of adequate supplies to complete work activities; prepares purchase requisitions for needed materials, equipment, and supplies; receives/distributes incoming supply shipments. Communicate with supervisors, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review the status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Works with other divisions and departments, as necessary, to update and maintain maps, review construction drawings, SCADA systems, and other necessary forms, documents, and electronic devices/tools. Operates a City vehicle; conducts pre-and post-trip inspections, including checking all fluids, gauges, lighting, mirrors, tires, body damage, seats, and seatbelts, cleanliness of the vehicle, etc.; loads and unloads materials, supplies, and equipment as needed to complete assigned projects; reports all problems or necessary repairs to appropriate personnel immediately; completes and maintains inspection, gas usage and other associated documentation. Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Assists in hurricane preparedness; assists in clean-up after natural disasters. Assists with special projects as requested. Performs other related duties as required, requested, and assigned.
Education and Experience:
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, technical or college-level training in maintenance trades, and two (2) years of utilities and infrastructure maintenance experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Crew Supervisor assigned to Construction or Leak Crew must hold a Water or Sewer Class D Operator's License, a CDL-A with required endorsements, and two (2) years of heavy equipment operating experience, and must obtain a Class C License within two (2) years. Crew Supervisor assigned to Pump Station Maintenance must hold a Water or Sewer Class D Operator's License, have two (2) years of pump station operational experience, and be able to obtain a Class C License within two (2) years. Crew Supervisor assigned to Streets requires a valid Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A) with appropriate endorsement and two (2) years roadway maintenance, repair, and equipment operation experience. Crew Supervisor assigned to Stormwater requires a Certified Erosion Prevention and Sedimentation Control Inspector (CEPSCI) certification and a valid Commercial Driver's License Class B (CDL-B) with appropriate endorsement and two (2) years of underground utility system inspection/maintenance experience. Crew Supervisor assigned to Vactor and CCTV must hold a Water or Sewer Class D Operator's License, a CDL-B with Tanker endorsement, and two (2) years of underground utility inspection or maintenance experience, and must obtain a Class C License within two (2) years. Crew Supervisor assigned to Water or Meter Maintenance must hold a Water or Sewer Class D Operator's License, have two (2) years of relevant maintenance or inspection experience, and be able to obtain a Class C License within two (2) years.
Special Requirements:
None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures. Knowledge of customer service principles. Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations. Skill in gathering information before taking action. Skill in planning. Skill in performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring. Skill in organizing. Ability to build rapport. Ability to listen. Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Ability to act as a first-line supervisor, including instructing, reviewing work, maintaining standards, and coordinating activities. Ability to operate and control the actions of equipment and machinery requiring monitoring, adjustment, regulation, and/or setting of multiple conditions. Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is sedentary work. The employee is occasionally required to exert up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, it requires balancing, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing voices and distinguishing among sounds, lifting, manual dexterity, mental acuity, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, expressing ideas by the spoken word and shouting to be heard above ambient noise, visual acuity in data/color/observations/operating equipment, and walking. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed outdoors where performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odor, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, or disease. Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others. The City of Myrtle Beach has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. City of Myrtle Beach Benefits No Cost Health, Dental & Vision Insurance for Fulltime Employees 401K & 457 Plans Available State Retirement Employee Wellness Clinic Flex Spending Account Employee Assistance And much more Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Myrtle Beach commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The City's policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran's status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.
