Leadperson - Highway

JOB TITLE:  Leadperson - Highway

LOCATION: Duxbury Department of Public Works

WORK SCHEDULE: At least 40 hours per week,  plus additional hours as participation in snow and ice operations are required. 

SUPERVISION: Operations Manager and Supervising Foreman

POSITION GRADE/LEVEL: Grade 6

FLSA STATUS: Non-exemp, Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

RATE RANGE: Pay range is $27.18 – $35.26 per hour, in 8 steps

1.  Nature of Work:  Performs skilled work within the Department of Public Works as determined and assigned by a Manager or Superintendent in the Public Works Department Serves as group leader in giving direction to other employees while performing the same or similar tasks.

 2.  Supervision Received:  Receives instructions and work specifications from Foreman, Operations Manager or DPW Director and communicates to fellow workers. Works under the supervision of an employee of a higher grade who assigns work, reviews performance for skill and efficiency, and assists in cases of difficulty.

 3.  Supervisory Responsibility:  May assign and explain tasks to fellow workers.  Not responsible for final decisions on work, but is required to report issues regarding employee work performance.

 4.  Confidentiality:  Employee has regular access to confidential information of the department.  Confidentiality must be maintained with regard to this information in accordance with Department Policy and the Public Records Act.

 5.  Accountability:  Consequences or errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment may include adverse public relations, monetary loss, legal repercussions, labor/material costs, personal injury, jeopardize programs, and danger to public health/safety.

 6.  Judgment:  Guidelines may be given verbally, or through administrative or organizational policies, or directives.  Employee is expected to weigh efficiency and relative priorities in performing tasks.

 7.  Complexity:  The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts and practices.

 8.  Nature and Purpose of Public Contact:  Employee interacts frequently with Town employees and the public.  Customer service skills are required involving courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

 9.  Essential Functions:  The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

1.      Uses extensive knowledge and skill for various divisional work assignments.

2.      Suggests modifications to work process or equipment for safer and more efficient operation, constructs and installs as directed.

3.      Serves as group leader by assigning work to employees assigned to work with him/her.

4.      Maintains discipline with group when foreman or higher rated employees are not immediately available.  Reports employee delinquencies as necessary.

5.      Performs routine tasks in connection with care, upkeep, repair, marking and beautification of highway and roads; cleaning culverts, catch basins, drains and ditches; loading and unloading trucks and cars; spreading sand, gravel and asphalt.

6.      May, on occasion, operate landscaping equipment and power tools, cutting grass, weeds and brush.

7.      Operates equipment and performs tasks required of lower-rated employees.

8.      Obtains tools, equipment and additional manpower in accordance with task requirements.

9.      May be required to perform specialized tasks not assigned to lower ranked employees.

10.  Operation and ordinary maintenance of equipment (trucks, tractors, power mowers and other tools of the trade), instructs employees in the correct and proper usage of same.

11.  Creates and plans work schedules assuring that work is performed in a safe and efficient manner and that all tools equipment and materials are available and well maintained.

12.  Must possess considerable knowledge of road maintenance practices, methods and procedures and a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate other employees. 

13.  Must have the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with fellow employees, supervisors and general public.

14.  Performs the duties of the Supervising Foreman in his/her absence, including supervising and scheduling the operation of the Highway Department.

15.  Performs similar tasks as assigned, including functions of those in a lower classification.

16.  Cross trains with other Department employees.

17.  Is available for overtime and call backs in the event of emergencies.

18.  Participates in town-wide snow and ice removal operations.

 10.  Recommended Minimum Qualification

 Education and Experience:  High School or Technical School diploma or G.E.D. with three (3) years of related work experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential function of the position.

 Special Requirements:  Valid Massachusetts Drivers License, Hydraulics 2B, and Class B (CDL) license.

 11.  Knowledge, Abilities and Skill:

 1.      Skill in performing tasks associated with duties.

2.      Skill in the use of tools of the trade and operation of required equipment of the trade.

3.      Skill in the basic usage of computers.

4.      Ability to clearly and concisely communicate instructions to others.

5.      Ability to work harmoniously with fellow workers in a group task assignment.

6.      Ability to motivate others to performance and help others to solve work problems.

 12.  Work Environment:  The nature of duties may involve continuous presence of unpleasant or irritating elements, such as noise, odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt, or grease.  Work is performed indoors and outdoors during inclement weather.

 13.  Occupational Risks:  Duties regularly present potential risks of injuries from improper exposure that could result in loss of time from work.  Examples of injuries include burns from chemical, muscular strains, falls, and illness from exposure to communicable diseases.  Special safety precautions, training, or protective clothing such as gowns, coats, gloves, glasses, hats, or boots will be required/provided.

 14.  Physical and Mental Requirements:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.

 Physical Demands:  Work requires regular physical strength and effort daily, such as, frequently lifting heavy objects up to 50 lbs., carrying objects (or more in cases of emergency or with assistance), and stacking them.  In addition, pulling, pushing, standing, or walking for the full workday may be involved.

 15.  Motor Skills:  Duties involve close hand and eye coordination and physical dexterity.  Manipulation and motor control may require extreme accuracy.

 16.  Visual Demands:  Visual demands include reading documents for general understanding, routinely reviewing non-written materials such as instrumentation for analytical purposes and the need for color vision.