Crew Chief - PUBLIC WORKS

Department:  Highways 

Pay:  $21.76- $32.61 per hour $45,260 - $67,829 annually Compensation based on qualifications  

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday- 7am-3:30pm - 2200 S. Webb Road  

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.  For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

Helps supervise and participates in the work of a maintenance crew engaged in a wide variety of construction, maintenance and repair projects involving County infrastructure. Participates in snow and ice removal operations.

Train and work with Equipment Operators and other subordinate workers

• Operate all assigned equipment with a high degree of proficiency
• Train equipment operators on assigned equipment
• Provide opportunities for operators to develop skills on assigned equipment
• Operate equipment when necessary for road construction, repair, and maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance and make minor repairs to equipment
• Perform manual work associated with equipment operations

Assist the Area Foreman in planning, scheduling, and assigning work to crew

• Plan, direct, and supervise the work of a small crew
• Plan and supervise the setup of construction work zones
• Assist the Area Supervisor in evaluating job performance
• Act as on-call for after hours & weekends for emergency callouts or designates a crew member
• Wear PPE and enforces local, state, and federal safety regulations

Participate in snow and ice removal operations

• Function as a shift supervisor for snow and ice removal operations
• Operate a motor grader for snow and ice removal when necessary
• Ensure all equipment is in good working condition
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned, fueled, and loaded for follow on shift
• Communicate problems/concerns immediately to next shift supervisor

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent. Three years Public Works or road construction experience. Valid Kansas Commercial Driver’s License Class A with tanker endorsement.

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