Overview

Position Title:Crew Leader

Company:City Of Cobb County

Location:Marietta, GA

Job Description:

This position is located at Cobb County’s Department of Transportation Headquarters.This position will work four 10 hour days; depending on assignment, the schedule will be 6:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday – Thursday or Tuesday – Friday.The purpose of this classification is to lead a crew of workers engaged in operating equipment and performing maintenance and repair work on County roadways and other infrastructure as assigned.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates daily work activities; organizes and prioritizes project tasks; makes work assignments and evaluates work; monitors status of work; troubleshoots problem situations; and performs the duties of supervisor in absence of same.
  • Monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations; coordinates setup of work safety zones to maintain safety and traffic control at work sites, including flagging of traffic and setup of safety cones, barricades, and road/warning signs; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks/equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; and reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
  • Leads and participates in tasks involving street, roadway, and drainage projects; builds concrete forms for sidewalks and curbing; pours and finishes concrete; installs and removes sidewalks, curbs, driveways, and gutters; shoots grade for concrete; cleans, maintains, and repairs drains;
  • constructs and repairs drain boxes, inlets, and manholes; installs drain pipes; repairs concrete pipes; repairs, maintains, and cleans ditches; lays and smooths asphalt; repairs asphalt and concrete;
  • patches/repairs potholes and sinkholes; grades work sites; packs ground materials; installs street signs and stop signs; installs reflective markers in streets; paints markings such as turn lanes, crosswalks, and parking spaces onto road surfaces; builds, repairs, and paints street barricades; maintains street signal lights; and removes debris from sites of vehicle accidents.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED preferred; three years of experience in the construction, repair, and/or maintenance of public infrastructure or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), including appropriate endorsements.
  • Must possess and maintain the following certifications: Flagging, Trenching and Erosion & Sediment Control.