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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOperator III LeadJEFFERSON COUNTY Job Description Job Title: Operator III Lead Department: Public Works Division: Road Maintenance Reports to: Road Superintendent FLSA Exempt: NO HIPAA: EXEMPT Union: Teamsters BBP: YES Salary Level: Operator III (A5 -E) plus Lead differential Location: Hadlock Shop, Quilcene Shop, Hoh Shop Approved by: Human Resources Manager ` Approved date: September 2017 SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting the Operator III Foreman in the supervision and coordination of the activities of the road -maintenance crew engaged in carrying out department objectives for one or more assigned programs of responsibility. This position receives specific supervision from the Operator III Foreman, may also receive direction from the Road Maintenance Superintendent and receives overall supervision from the Superintendent. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Accountable for specific projects as assigned. Such assignments could include any combination of road -maintenance activities such as the chip -seal program, culvert and drainage maintenance, personnel training and development, vegetation management and any other broad area of road maintenance. Supports the crew's work in a team -based environment. Supports the development and cross -training of assigned crew. Reviews work load, schedules, personnel assignments, status of ongoing work and projects in order to plan activities for assigned programs. Assigns priority to activities in assigned programs. Recommends to supervisor personnel needs to accomplish planned activities and uses assigned personnel wisely to accomplish activities. Reports to supervisor on status of activities. Oversees assigned crew. Assigns specific duties to assigned personnel. Leads and oversees crew efforts. Inspects work output continuously and upon completion, ensures correction as necessary. Tracks labor, materials usage, equipment usage and accomplishment data for assigned crew on crew timesheets. Ensures accuracy of data for assigned crew. Conducts work activities in accordance with local, state and federal agency safety and training requirements. Oversees safety of assigned crew, recognizes issues and makes corrections as necessary. Makes safety-related and operationally related suggestions for improvement. Conducts tailgate safety meetings for assigned crew. Coordinates incident reports for assigned crew. Participates in division and department planning and strategizing. Assists with project support including paperwork, tools, supplies, right-of-way, permit compliance, documenting status on road projects where conditions exist and applying for permits. Review reports and other records prepared by staff for clarity, completeness, accuracy and conformance with agency policy. Jefferson County Job Description: Operator III Lead Page 2 of 5 Responsible on a rotating basis with other lead and foremen personnel for responding to off -hours calls for service. Triages calls for service and contacts and assigns crew to work after hours. Provides explanations to the public about roads and roads programs. Resolves conflicts or disputes that may arise. May temporarily act as an Operator III Foreman in the absence thereof. Operator III Ability to operate a loader, power broom, brushcutter, low boy and truck, 10 -yard dump truck and trailer, roller, chipper, airsaw, curber, line remover, road grader and distributor, and various hand tools Know how to operate a dozer, chip spreader, backhoe, layton box, grader, belt loader, track loader, and excavator. Ability to coordinate materials, manpower and equipment for various road maintenance needs. Ability to prioritize road maintenance for area of assignment. Ability to provide small project support, i.e. paperwork, purchasing, supplies, right-of-way, permit compliance, document road project status, and apply for necessary permits if needed. Accountable for specific project steps, work in a team based environment and participate in the annual training program and annual performance evaluation process. Participates in self-directed team process to set work level expectations, goals and objectives. Perform other tasks as directed. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no direct supervisory responsibility but is a lead position. Lead responsibilities include assisting supervisory staff with interviewing, discipline, training, planning, assigning and directing work. This position also assists provides for performance review and assists in addressing complaints and work -site problems. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), with six (6) years experience in road building activities or related experience, and demonstrated ability to operated equipment identified in the Essential Duties and Responsibilities Section of this job description; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Jefferson County Job Description: Operator III Lead Page 3 of 5 Demonstrated leadership abilities, and demonstrated skill and competency within assigned work area. Ability to successfully complete various required training classes and obtain certificates necessary for functional skills performance, maintenance and improvement. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak clearly and politely with members of the public, with members of the assigned crew and with members of other local agencies. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. COMPUTER SKILLS: Must have demonstrated ability to use mobile devices to communicate effectively with supervisory staff and with members of other local agencies. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Washington State Driver's License. Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to effectively coordinate multiple materials, staffing and equipment needs for various road maintenance projects. Ability to effectively communicate with others for purposes of gathering and relating information. Effectively lead assigned crew. Effectively collaborate and cooperate with the Operator III Foreman and other Operator III Lead position (where applicable) to lead the activities of the road -maintenance crew. Extensive familiarity with tools, instruments, equipment and techniques commonly used in the performance of road maintenance as applicable to assigned program(s). Ability to maintain a high standard for accuracy, completeness and efficiency both in the completion of assigned programs and projects and in the collection of crew data. Ability to understand and implement new techniques, deal with rapid changes in events, remain calm in stressful situations and relate to various personality styles in a calm, professional manner. Jefferson County Job Description: Operator III Lead Page 4 of 5 Independent and self -motivated to complete required deadlines while simultaneously completing other tasks. Knowledge of County and Public Works Department polies and procedures. Knowledge of and skill in road maintenance techniques. Ability to successfully complete various required training classes and obtain certificates necessary for functional skills performance, maintenance and improvement. Good health, good physical condition and the ability to work in a variety of weather conditions. Understand the need for maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to collaborate with internal and external customers in respect to organizational requirements. Skilled in road maintenance techniques. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock when working with underground and/or overhead utilities, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Jefferson County Job Description: Operator III Lead Page 5 of 5 CAREER LADDER/SKILL BAND This position is in the Operator III Skill Band. Appointments to the Lead position are by the Road Maintenance Superintendent with approval from the Public Works Director on an as needed basis.