POSITION TITLE: TEAM
LEADER II - LARAMIE RIVER
POSITION NUMBER: RAB.1556
DEPARTMENT: ROAD & BRIDGE
STARTING SALARY: $21.37
- $24.04 PER HOUR (DOQ)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10/15/2008
ALL NEW EMPLOYEES AND REHIRES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE
DOCUMENTARY PROOF OF THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT
To be considered for this
position, a completed LARIMER COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION and DRIVERS SUPPLIMENTAL
APPLICATION must be
submitted to the Larimer County Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm on the closing date.
AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT
UPON THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A DRUG SCREENING TEST AND PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST. A
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE DRUG SCREENING IS DEFINED AS OBTAINING A NEGATIVE
DRUG SCREENING RESULT.
A first
line, at will, working supervisor who plans, organizes, supervises,
participates in, and reviews the work of a team of assigned personnel engaged
in any combination of, but not limited to, the repair, maintenance, and
construction of native, gravel, and paved surface roadways, associated
structures, and drainage systems, mining and production of crushed aggregate
material, and hauling of roadway maintenance and construction equipment and
material. These positions perform a variety of heavy equipment operating,
supervisory, personnel, and administrative duties while directing a team of
assigned personnel in the Larimer County Road and Bridge Department field operations arena. May be assigned to any
work activity at any location in Larimer County at the discretion of the Road and
Bridge Director.
Fair
Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Non-exempt; this position is eligible for overtime pay
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Employees in this classification operate the primary pieces
of equipment, as shown below, satisfactorily. They must also be appropriately
licensed and adept in the operation of the equipment included in their
secondary category.
Primary: Lead Blade
Secondary: All equipment types included in
lower classified positions (Master, Senior, Journey and Apprentice Heavy
Equipment Operator Series).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Supervise,
evaluate, coach, train, and discipline assigned personnel.
·
Establish and
maintain positive and effective working relationships with all contacted in the
course of performing assigned duties.
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Work to meet
departmental expectations.
·
Actively and
positively support departmental vision, mission, goals, objectives, policies,
and procedures.
·
Participate in
the development of, and meet project schedules.
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Achieve expected
quality of work.
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Plan, evaluate,
and adjust activities of personnel performing assigned tasks.
·
Make
recommendations for future activities.
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Supervise work
performance and productivity of subordinates to ensure project rules,
procedures, applicable laws, and regulations are followed.
·
Assure
compliance with applicable safety regulations and procedures.
·
Participate in
the investigation and response to routine complaints and questions posed by
internal and external customers.
·
Evaluate the
need for, coordinate, and participate in snow and ice control activities.
·
Subject too
non-restrictive call back 24-hours a day, 365 days of the year for situations
including but not limited to snow plowing, wild-land fires, floods, and other
occurrences.
·
Plan,
coordinate, evaluate, and adjust the activities and personnel involved in the:
·
Maintenance,
repair, and construction of roadway drainage structures including wood, metal,
and concrete bridges and culverts.
·
Plowing snow and
snow and ice control activities.
·
Maintenance,
repair, and construction of gravel and native surface roads including grading
and surface stabilization.
·
Mining
and the production of crushed aggregate, hauling and placing of roadway
construction and maintenance materials.
SUPERVISION
RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
·
Receives
general direction from a Road and Bridge Functional Group Manager/District
Supervisor.
·
Exercises
direct supervision over assigned personnel, suppliers and contractors.
·
May
exercise direct and indirect supervision over other employees.
OTHER DUTIES:
·
Other duties as appropriate
or necessary for performance of the job.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge
of some or all, depending on functional assignment:
·
Principals and
practices of:
- Project
management.
- Personnel
management and supervision.
- Asphalt
pavement life cycle management including, but not limited to, patching,
seal coat, chip seal, crack filling, reconstruction, and overlay.
- Street/highway
construction and/or maintenance and work zone practices.
- Roadway
structures construction and/or maintenance.
- Gravel
and native surface roadway construction and/or maintenance.
- Snow and
ice control.
- Roadside
drainage systems.
- Construction
and realignment earthwork.
·
Characteristics
and uses of HBP (HMA) pavement, PCC pavement, and other paving
materials.
·
Safe work
practices and work zone traffic safety.
- Record
keeping and reporting procedures.
- Mine
Safety and Health Administration Regulations.
- Applicable
Colorado Revised Statutes and
Regulations.
- Applicable
Code of Federal Regulations.
- Asphalt
roadway construction and/or maintenance.
- Road
drainage, structure construction, and/or maintenance.
- Gravel
and native surface roadway, maintenance, repair, and work zone practices.
- Construction,
repair, and maintenance of roadside drainage systems.
- Earthwork
practices.
- Paved
roadway maintenance regimes.
·
Mining and
production of aggregate.
Ability to:
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Read, write, and
speak to communicate effectively in U.S. English per 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).
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Follow oral and
written instructions.
·
Make independent
decisions.
·
Accurately read
and interpret plans and specifications.
·
Analyze data and
situations to develop effective and workable plans of action.
·
Successfully
plan, implement, evaluate, and adjust multiple priorities/functions.
·
Establish and
maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the
performance of required duties.
·
Work with
individuals and groups including organizing, training, facilitation, and
consensus building, in order to provide excellent customer service to internal
and external customers.
·
Supervise,
evaluate, coach, train, and discipline assigned personnel.
·
Work
independently in the absence of direct supervision.
·
Successfully
function in a team environment.
·
Respond
appropriately to public inquiries and complaints.
·
Operate all
heavy equipment and motor vehicles assigned to team.
·
Plan and
supervise native and gravel surface maintenance regimes. Plan and coordinate
snow and ice removal duties for all employees.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Candidates must document all
experience and education on the application to receive consideration
Education:
·
High School Diploma
or GED.
Experience: Must have a Larimer County Position
Classification for Senior Operator III or higher. Candidates without such a classification
may submit a completed application for the Team Leader position and then will
be tested for the Senior Operator III classification as part of the hiring process. (Must
have a Class “A” CDL with air brake, Haz-Mat and tanker endorsements.)
·
Documented
supervisory/management experience required AND
·
Five years of
relevant progressively more responsible experience in:
- Asphalt
roadway construction and/or maintenance, or
- Road
drainage, structure construction, and/or maintenance, or
- Gravel
and native surface roadway, maintenance, repair and work zone practices,
or.
- Construction,
repair and maintenance of roadside drainage systems, or
- Earthwork
practices, or
- Paved
roadway maintenance regimes, or
- Mining
and production of aggregate.
Licenses: Candidates must document
license, class, and endorsements on the application to receive consideration.
·
Possession of,
and ability to maintain, a Class “A” CDL
Driver’s License with air brake, Haz-Mat, and tanker endorsements without “K”
or “NTT” restrictions.
·
Possession of,
and ability to maintain, a DOT Medical Certificate.
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Ability to
obtain a Colorado Flaggers Certification within six months of employment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be capable
of negotiating flights of stairs to reach upper story offices.
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Ability to
operate heavy equipment and a motor vehicle.
·
May be required to lift, carry, drag, or push boxes or equipment up to
50 pounds.
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Must be able to pull open a truck’s hood and other equipment requiring
100 pounds of force.
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May be required to stoop, bend, stretch, twist, reach, kneel, squat,
and balance.
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Must be able to get into and out of vehicle/heavy equipment.
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Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
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Must be able to work in a day light and night environment.
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Must be able to work outdoors in an extreme hot, cold, dry, or wet
environment.
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Must be able to work in hazardous or dangerous work areas or
situations.
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Must be capable of working under stressful situations.
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Must have
ability to concentrate on more than one task at a time and to make independent
decisions.
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Must have acceptable eyesight to perform computer duties.
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Must have acceptable hearing to hear well on the telephone and in
public contacts.
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Must have appropriate voice skills to be clearly understood on the
telephone, radio, and in public contacts.
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Must have fine and gross motor skills and full use of fingers, hands,
and arms to perform computer or writing duties.
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Must have good
cognitive skills and awareness of work accuracy.
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