Crew Leader

Responsible for job site coordination and preparation of job site paperwork for a public works crew to ensure that works assignments for a crew are completed as assigned. Works in harmony with other trades persons, and supervisory personnel.   May be required to perform tasks involving heavy labor as needed.

The starting pay for this position is $23.60 hourly plus benefit and retirement options.

The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

• Coordinates all field activities of the crew assigned, to include but not limited to conducting safety meetings on site with crews assigned, communicating with the field supervisor as needed to support crews' efforts, communicating and resolving field conflicts, and ensuring all job site paperwork is completed timely and accurately for daily work assignments.
• May operate one or more of heavy public works maintenance and construction equipment for most of the workday on an assigned basis.  Examples of this type of equipment are backhoes, mini-excavators, excavators, front end loaders, tractors with boom mowers, tractors with mower attachments, clamshell type lifting devices and asphalt patch trucks.
• Reviews all work performed by crew and directs any changes necessary to obtain the required quality of work or the desired product.  Mentors and instructs crew members on work methodology and procedure.  Communicates effectively with field supervisors to ensure problems are resolved on a timely basis. 
• Occasionally operates gasoline or other powered machinery such as cement mixers, woodchippers, air compressors, chain saws, and air blowers, and equipment required of an equipment operator. May be assigned to operate specialized equipment on a temporary basis involving emergency situations or for training purposes. 
• Attends crew meetings, safety and project meetings and required training.
• May be required to perform “on call’ duties at any time of the day or night as required for emergency response. 
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel.

Emergency Response
County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description. Employees may request an exemption from this requirement by submitting the appropriate exemption form, subject to review and approval.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED).
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in public works maintenance and construction projects and three (3) years’ experience in the safe operation of heavy maintenance and construction equipment 
• Inmate Crew Leader Requires Specialized courses or training in Law Enforcement and/or Department of Corrections. 

A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

• Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Class A driver’s license and be insurable by the current insurance carrier.
  • Required to obtain a tankers endorsement within six (6) months.
• Must have or be able to obtain certification within three (3) months of employment in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Special Requirements

• This position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of
  • principles and methods of safely operating heavy and light maintenance and construction equipment.  
  • safe practices and methods used in public works construction and maintenance activities.  
  • proper safety measures and methods of the work assigned with the ability to recognize hazards and enforce proper safety practices, protection, and procedures. 
• Ability to
  • perform minor maintenance, repairs and adjustments to equipment and the ability to document and communicate problems on an assignment. 
  • follow directions and perform assigned duties timely and effectively while working carefully and complying with safety rules.  
  • interact with co-workers, supervisors, and the public in a professional and courteous manner.
  • operate a computer tablet to input time and materials.

Equipment Used

• Backhoes, mowers, excavators, jet-vac, front end loaders, tractors with boom mowers, tractors with mower attachments, clam shell lifting equipment, asphalt patch trucks, and chain saws, computer tablets, skid steer with road widener attachment

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Work is heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrective lenses)
• Walking, balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, handling, lifting, repetitive motion, speaking, visual acuity, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, driving, equipment operation, eye, hand and foot coordination. 
• Works outdoors in various weather conditions with potential exposure to dust, dirt, noise, heavy rains and wind, and vibration.  
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Grade: 7
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on policy, education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Hernando County BOCC provides to veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIEMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED.
All applications will be carefully reviewed to evaluate qualifications and overall suitability for the position. The relevance, scope, and length of related work experience, training, and education outlined in the application and resume will be considered during the screening process. Selected applicants will be contacted to participate in interviews. Candidates are encouraged to clearly document all pertinent experience, including relevant knowledge, skills, or abilities gained outside of traditional employment, in the additional information section of the application.

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.

Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law. 

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.