JOB This position is responsible for providing on-site leadership, direction and technical expertise to Right of Way Field Technician crew members engaged in installation, repair and maintenance work on City facilities and infrastructure.
Union Affiliation: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Pay Grade 17: $32.49 - $36.22 Hourly
Remote Tier 1:Zero (0) days remote/week
Please note, DPW is looking to hire one Working Foreperson - ROW. Applications for both Working Foreperson I - ROW Field Technician
and Working Foreperson II - ROW Field Technician
will be considered to fill this opening.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Complete required paperwork, including but not limited to; production reports, work orders completed on tablets/computer using the City’s asset management program, crew schedules, first reports of accident, log of activities, etc.
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Assist the Right of Way Field Technician crew members in maintenance and repair work on City facilities through coordinating crew activities, reviewing work and providing technical oversight.
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Prepare, coordinate and lead assigned work group in daily work assignments and projects including but not limited to scheduling DigSafe, excavating permits and collecting required deposits.
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Assist Streets Maintenance Manager with supervision, evaluation and training of Right of Way Field Technician crew members.
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Ensure established Department and Federal safety procedures are followed.
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Prepare requisitions required for materials to complete projects in a manner consistent with Department policies and procedures.
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Maintain control over progress and quality of work in accordance with departmental goals, objectives and standards.
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Read and understand construction/project blueprints and apply in the field.
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Perform project layout based on project blueprints, including but not limited to establishing grade elevations with the use of a sight level, or laser level, new structure and pipe installation, as well as other city infrastructure.
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Install various sized sewer and storm drain pipe at grade with the use of a sight level, laser level, or pipe laser.
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Direct and coordinate off-hour emergency sewer and storm water repairs.
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Participate in the hiring process including but not limited to screening, rating, interviewing and recommending applicants.
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Act as “Ambassador” for DPW, carrying out work in a manner consistent with Department Mission and Vision.
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Perform duties and functions of subordinate positions.
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Prepare and deliver trainings to ROW Field Technicians I&II, assist Department Manager with developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOP), for construction, paving, backfilling best practices, relative to scope of work.
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Assist Street Maintenance Manager with scheduling and progress of required safety trainings.
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Train staff from other City departments for snow removal operations that are, and are not required by AFSCME contract to assist ROW with snow removal operations. This includes, but is not limited to, safe operation of sidewalk tractors, 7 yd. and 14 yd. plow trucks, salt spreader functionality, and application amounts, routes and priorities.
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Direct oversight of street, and sidewalk snow removal operations, as well as perform snowplowing as required.
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Lead, and coordinate off-hour snow plowing operations, coordinating any adjustments to the schedules for two alternating crews, providing timely updates to DPW leadership for our external communications. Fielding calls from the public, emergency services, public transit providers during snow events, and coordinating with parking services for snow removal during parking bans.
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Direct oversight of the City’s annual clean sweep operations, including but not limited to, coordinating with parking services during parking bans for the event, as well as oversight of the rental sweeper.
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Direct and coordinate nighttime snow removal operations in the downtown area, clearing snow along parking stalls, and meters after snow events.
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Fill in for the Street Maintenance Manager on an as needed basis including scheduling the day-to-day operations of the ROW Field Technician and Recycling teams; conducting daily site visits with all crews to ensure safety protocols are followed and quality of work is up to Departments goals and standards; responding to customer service and resident inquiries; as well as keeping DPW Leadership informed of daily projects and timelines.
Non-Essential Job Functions:
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Performs other duties as required
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.
In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.
Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through ourGovernment Jobs website.
For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or [email protected].
