Crew Supervisor 3 FT City Wide Services Water Quality Department
Company: City of Chattanooga
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description
Salary: $44,573.25 - $55,715.79
FLSA Status: This is a non-exempt position
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Schedule may vary due to work assignments and projects
Department: Public Works
Location: Paul Clark Bldg., 900 E 11th St. Chattanooga, TN
Summary
Incumbents in this classification are responsible for performing
supervisory and administrative duties involving skilled maintenance
and/or construction of sewer/storm water pipes and structures,
sewers, waste resources, parks operations, landscape features and
green infrastructure, or other assigned area. Duties may include:
building rough wooden structures, such as concrete forms,
scaffolds, tunnel, bridge, or sewer supports, billboard signs, and
temporary frame shelters; laying and binding building materials,
such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass
block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances to
construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other
structures; installation and repair of sewer/storm water pipes and
structures and identifying and resolving of problems in the sewer
collection system using closed circuit television equipment,
grouting and sewer cleaning equipment, making repair
recommendations, and supervising the collection of samples of
overflow materials; inspection, selection, placement, care and
maintenance of landscaping and turfgrass. Works under limited
supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive
list of all duties performed by all employees in this
classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties
and responsibilities.
Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processing
employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling,
disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals.
Collaborates with Management, Administration, and/or the City
Training Coordinator to develop training related to areas of
responsibility. Coordinates daily work activities; organizes,
prioritizes and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress
and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff, assists
with complex/problem situations and provides technical expertise.
Ensures adherence to established safety procedures, including
adherence to OSHA and MUTCD safety regulations; monitors work
environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of
employees and other individuals; ensures set up of safe work zones;
initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or
violations. Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and City
landscape, forestry, green infrastructure permits, requirements,
laws, and regulations. Coordinates work activities with those of
other departments, contractors, outside agencies or others as
needed; responds to needs/requests of other city departments.
Develops long-term goals and projects; drafts plans, blueprints and
specifications for proposed improvements; reviews project design
and coordinates with planner on capital projects. Plans and
coordinates projects; prepares or receives work order requests;
calculate cost and effort necessary for job completion;
prioritizes, schedules and assigns projects to crews according to
available time and resources; coordinates availability of needed
equipment, personnel and materials; inspects work sites to ensure
proper completion of projects, including replacement of
landscaping. Develops long-term maintenance schedules; performs
preventive maintenance inspections. Oversees operation and
maintenance of department equipment; provides training and
instruction on proper use and repair of equipment. Monitors
inventory of department equipment, supplies and parts; ensures
availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities;
initiates requisitions for new/replacement materials; reviews
equipment specifications; receives/inspects incoming deliveries;
coordinates organization and restocking of stock. Supervises and
performs general cleaning/maintenance work necessary to keep
vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition which may
include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, greasing
equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment or cleaning
shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain
efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment; evaluates and
coordinates needed equipment repairs. Supervises and performs the
technical and complex duties required during the
installation/repair of sewer/storm water pipes and structures;
includes the ordering and staging of material, equipment necessary
to perform such work; ensures all OSHA guidelines are adhered to in
relation to trenching, sloping, benching, classifying and testing
soil types. Supervises, performs, and trains employees in
maintenance and construction activities to maintain proper care and
functionality of green infrastructure and ornamental horticulture
systems ; leads and assists in the selection, care, planting, and
maintenance of City trees, shrubs, flowers, turfgrasses, other
plants, soil, and sod in local parks and other public areas.
Identifies invasive species and develops plans to control or
eliminate unwanted plant species. Designs, installs, and maintains
annual and perennial planting beds, grasses, shrubbery, and trees.
Selects and recommends flowers and plants for replacement.
Identifies common species of plant pests and weeds and utilizes the
method of integrated pest management for control. Prepares
fertilization, integrated pest management, and irrigation
schedules. Applies pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers
compiling with state and federal guidelines and keeps record of
applications. Responsible for inspecting work of contractors and
working directly with contractors to ensure quality of works meets
expectations of the City. Identifies/resolves problems/defects in
the Sewer Collection System by operating a closed circuit
television inspection tracking system, grouting equipment and sewer
cleaning equipment to inspect, clean and seal sewer lines; makes
recommendations concerning repair needs on sewer pipes; documents
sewer problems using videotape, photographs and computer log
sheets; determines whether sewer problems are city's
responsibility; recommends repair, replacement, sealing, pipe
lining or other action as appropriate; checks wet weather sewer
problems; supervises collection of samples of overflow materials,
composite materials, metals, fecal matter, coliform or other
materials; initiates chain of custody forms to identify samples;
forwards samples to laboratory for analysis and supervises
combination sewer cleaning truck crews. Provides budgetary input
relating to area of assignment; evaluates current and future
equipment needs; assists with preparation of departmental budget
and bid specifications for materials and equipment; prepares
purchase orders for procurement of materials; investigates
accounting discrepancies. Performs administrative tasks;
receives/approves time sheets and leave requests; prepares payroll
sheets and forwards to payroll staff; reports accidents or
injuries; reconciles billing for vehicle repairs; maintains
television and grouting log sheets. Maintains and updates current
blueprints, construction plans, street maps, sewer system maps or
other documentation; provides sketches of field information for
incorporation into city maps; maintains and updates video library.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence,
lists, logs, work requests, daily activity reports, monthly
progress reports, personnel documentation, chain of custody forms,
overflow forms, shipping forms, vehicle repair forms, vehicle
maintenance sheets, accident reports, property damage reports,
inventory records, purchase requisitions, payroll sheets,
performance evaluations, diagrams, maps, drawings and other
documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs,
work orders, specifications, maps, drawings, wiring diagrams,
mechanical diagrams, vehicle repair forms, inventory records, job
applications, time sheets, leave slips, manuals, catalogs,
reference materials or other documentation; reviews, processes,
forwards or retains as appropriate. Operates a computer to enter,
retrieve, review or modify data; utilizes word processing,
spreadsheet, database, computer mapping or other programs; performs
basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as
backing up data or replacing paper, ink or toner; coordinates
service/repair activities as needed. Supervises and assists in
performing manual tasks associated with department activities which
may include locating manholes, lifting/uncovering manhole covers,
chipping out inverts, troubleshooting electrical problems,
cutting/shaping metal, sealing joints, cutting/shaping metal,
troubleshooting equipment problems, placing traffic control/safety
markers, flagging traffic or lifting/moving heavy materials.
Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in
department activities which may include a television truck, seal
truck, crew cab, television inspection tracking system, closed
circuit camera, mini-cam system, video recorder, joint sealing
equipment, air compressor, generator, gas detector, soldering iron,
heat gun, rotary tools, pneumatic tools, power tools, hand tools,
mechanic tools, diagnostic equipment, meters and gauges.
Transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used
in projects; transports workers to work. Communicates via telephone
and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes
and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel;
returns calls as necessary. Communicates with supervisor,
employees, other departments, engineers, plumbers, contractors,
manufacturers, vendors, the public, outside agencies and other
individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status
of work, exchange information, resolve problems or give/receive
advice/direction. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of
applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new
techniques, equipment, trends and advances in the profession; reads
professional literature; maintains professional affiliations;
attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate. May be
required to use, carry and answer their cell phone as determined by
their job duties and the department head. Performs other duties as
assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED and various other requirements depending
on area of assignment. Masonry Requirements: Vocational education
or skilled trade training as a brick mason supplemented by five (5)
years of experience laying and binding building materials such as
brick, structural tile, concrete block, glass block and terra-cotta
block, with mortar and other substances to construct or repair
walls, partitions, arches, sewers and other structures;
supplemented by two years of experience supervising a work crew and
performing administrative duties involving maintenance and/or
construction of streets, sewers, waste resources or other area of
assignment. Required to possess and maintain a valid Tennessee
driver's license. Carpentry Requirements: Vocational education or
skilled trade training in carpentry; supplemented by five (5) years
of experience building rough wooden structures, such as concrete
forms, scaffolds, tunnel, bridge or sewer supports, billboard signs
and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints or
oral instructions; supplemented by two years of experience
supervising a work crew and performing administrative duties
involving maintenance and/or construction of streets, sewers, waste
resources or other area of assignment. Required to possess and
maintain a valid Tennessee driver's license. CCTV Operator
Requirements: Requires four (4) years of experience with CCTV
inspection equipment, sewer line cleaning equipment, operation of
combination sewer cleaner/vacuum trucks or experience with open-cut
and trenchless sewer line repair; supplemented by two years
experience supervising a sewer line work crew and performing
administrative duties involving inspection, maintenance and/or
construction of sewers. Required to possess and maintain a valid
Tennessee driver's license. Pipe Installation Requirements:
Requires (4) years of experience as a crew member performing the
construction, installation and maintenance of sewer/stormwater
pipes and structures; supplemented by experience performing
administrative duties and two years of OSHA safety training and/or
experience related to sewer/stormwater construction and
maintenance. Required to possess and maintain a valid Tennessee
driver's license. Horticulturist Requirements: Vocation education
or skilled trade training in agronomy, horticulture, turf
management, forestry, or a related field and four (4) years related
experience. Requires two (2) years of experience in commercial or
public landscape maintenance or park landscape maintenance with
experience in irrigation operation and repair; supplemented by two
years experience supervising a work crew and performing
administrative duties involving inspection, maintenance, and/or
construction of landscape, green infrastructure, or horticulture
features or systems. Required to possess and maintain a valid
Tennessee driver's license. Must be able to obtain TN Department of
Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification within
six (6) months of hire.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Required to possess and maintain a valid Tennessee Class D driver's
license and/or may be required to obtain the Pipeline Assessment
and Certification Program (PACP) certificate.TN Department of
Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification within
six (6) months of hire. Preferred Membership in American
Horticulture Society, American Society for Horticulture Science,
American Nursery and Landscape Association, Professional Grounds
Management Society, Professional Landcare Network or other relevant
professional organization.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of supervisory principles; work scheduling principles;
electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems; carpentry methods and
techniques; building mechanical systems; applicable tools and
equipment of the trade; street construction/maintenance principles
and procedures; stormwater/sewer systems maintenance and
construction methods; masonry construction, repair and maintenance
techniques; entering confined spaces procedures; surveying sewer
lines; green infrastructure and turfgrass; plant species;
pesticides and chemicals used in horticultural; record keeping
principles and practices; applicable Federal, State and Local laws,
ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
budgeting principles; safe work practices and applicable tools and
equipment utilized in the trade. Skill in monitoring and evaluating
the work of subordinate staff; prioritizing and assigning work;
developing and monitoring budgets; preparing specifications;
reading and interpreting a variety of technical specifications,
blueprints, drawings, the operation of heavy equipment and related
items; interpreting and applying applicable laws, ordinances,
codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; performing
manual labor; identifying alternative solutions, projecting
consequences of actions, and implementing recommendations; handling
multiple tasks simultaneously; maintaining a variety of equipment
and trucks; investigating and resolving potentially hazardous
situations; training staff on work methods and procedures; ensuring
compliance with safe work practices; inspecting facilities and work
for compliance with applicable guidelines and specifications;
maintaining records and communication and interpersonal skills as
applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general
public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to
receive work direction.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Positions in this class typically require
climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling,
reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering,
grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive
motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT VARIES DEPENDENT ON ASSIGNMENT: Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20
pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force
constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving
mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors,
dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme
temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense
noises and travel.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Safety Sensitive: Dependent on assignment
Department of Transportation: N
Child Sensitive: Dependent on area of assignment
Supplemental Information
All employees must maintain Tennessee residency from the date of
hire.
This position requires a pre-employment background check, drug
screen, and lift test.
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee, is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and
current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the
employer.
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