Maintenance and Operations Crew Chief - Traffic Engineering

Maintenance and Operations Crew Chief

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Works - Traffic Engineering Sign Division, is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Maintenance and Operations Crew Chief. The incumbent is responsible for providing oversight of maintenance operations and quality control related to pavement markings.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Providing oversight of pavement marking installation and maintenance work
• Inspecting the work of assigned crew members, providing technical guidance, inspecting completed projects, and submitting reports of work completed
• Supervising assigned staff, scheduling staff assignments and projects, determining work performance standards, conducting performance evaluations, and providing direction to staff
• Providing oversight of vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Coordinating assigned functions with other divisions and departments
• Recommending project priorities and work methods, requisition of required materials, equipment, and supplies required for completion of projects
• Interacting with the public to resolve concerns, answer questions, and provide information regarding right of sign maintenance activities
• Performing other related duties as assigned

City of Richmond Department of Public Works employees who work in this class are considered Essential Personnel and will be required to work beyond normal work schedules, during declared emergencies and major weather events, as well as nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call.

Qualifications, special certifications, and licenses :

A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, within six (6) months of hire date.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities :

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 and physical requirements :

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. 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.