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Description
The City of Richmond Department of Public Work’s Street Cleaning Division is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Maintenance and Operations Crew Chief. The incumbent is responsible for providing oversight of various City maintenance tasks as well as supervising the work of assigned Labor Crew Chiefs, Equipment Operators, and Maintenance Technicians for the Graffiti/Street Cleaning Division of the Department of Public Works.
Duties include but are not limited to
- Directing, supervising, evaluating and performing work performed by assigned crew;
- Coordinating training and providing guidance, feedback, and training to crew members;
- Implementing hiring, terminating, and disciplinary actions related to staffing matters;
- Directing workflow and developing maintenance schedules;
- Investigating and working to resolve citizen concerns and complaints;
- Participating in long range planning for the Division;
- Developing strategies and implementing decisions about the acquisition and use of equipment, materials, and supplies;
- Ensuring inventory levels are managed and monitored efficiently;
- Coordinating with contractors, vendors, and other service providers regarding resources
- Serving as a lead worker as required;
- Performing other related duties as required.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year of college or specialized training in area of focus
- Two years of equipment operation/driving experience or maintenance experience in the area related to assignment
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- A valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
- A valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license within 30 days of hire
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
Knowledge (some combination of the following):
- Applicable local codes and ordinances
- Storm water infrastructure and basic drainage
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Forecasting and planning
- Safety rules and regulations
Skills (some combination of the following):
- Effective oral/written communication
- Operating heavy equipment
- Operating hand tools
- Mathematical calculations
- Computer proficiency including GIS systems
- Operating commercial equipment
- People Management
- Training
- Customer Service
- Documenting
- Making minor repairs on equipment
Abilities (some combination of the following):
- Work autonomously
- Self-manage
- Communicate with diverse populations
- Read maps
- Problem solve
- Organize
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly stand, walk, push, pull, finger, talk, see, hear and use repetitive motion; frequently feel, grasp, frequently talk and hear; and occasionally balance, stoop, crouch, stand, pull, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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