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Crew Leader/Leadman (PDF)

Town of Lexington
United States, Massachusetts, Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 17, 2024
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Town of Lexington

We are currently accepting applications for one (1) full-time (40 hrs/wk) position:

Crew Leader (also known as Leadman)
Department of Public Works

Complete Hourly Range: $25.19 to $30.60 per hour
with excellent health, dental and leave benefits

The REQUIRED Town of Lexington application form must be received in the Town's Human
Resource Department by Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Scope of Work

This position assists in and supervises the activities of a small crew engaged primarily in performing unskilled
and semi-skilled tasks.

Supervision

Received Superintendent or other Department Management Personnel.

Exercised Supervises semi-skilled and unskilled personnel.

Essential Job Functions

* Supervises and assists in the installation and maintenance of roads, curbing, catch basins, water services,
sewer connections, water mains, water meters, hydrants, drain connections, laying of pipe, patch work,
cement work, signs and other general construction and maintenance work.
* May supervise and assist in the repair of pipe leaks, sewer stoppages and minor repairs to equipment.
* May supervise and assist in the care of cemeteries parks, pools, playgrounds, playing fields and other
public areas.
* May supervise and assist in snow removal operations.
* Assists in the evaluation process for crewmembers.
* Provides effective and efficient customer service and promotes and maintains responsive community
relations.

* Follows safe work practices.

Other Job Functions

* Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements of Work
Graduation from high school (or GED equivalent) plus additional technical or specialized training, including
or supplemented by at least 4 years of public works experience in maintenance and repairs, commercial or
residential construction, mechanical maintenance and repair, or other field related to assigned division and
activities; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge,
ability and skills:
Knowledge of * Departmental policies, procedures and practices.
* The operational, maintenance and repair activities required for assigned area.
* Applicable rules, regulations, codes, ordinances and safety standards that govern the
performance of the duties being performed.
* Occupational hazards and the methods and techniques used to avoid or minimize
risks.
* Town of Lexington policies and procedures.
Ability to * Develop and administer work plans, policies and procedures.
* Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
* Communicate clearly and concisely.
* Supervise the work of others.
* Perform light to heavy physical tasks under varying weather conditions.
* Operate vehicles, tools and equipment relevant to assigned operations.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers,
contractors, residents and the general public.
Skill in * Identifying and preventing work hazards.
* The operation of heavy trucks, vehicles, equipment, machinery and tools used in
assigned operations.

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license; Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement;
Massachusetts Class 2B Hoisting License

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Work is performed mostly outdoors; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and
various types of tools, equipment and machinery.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, prolonged visual concentration and
the ability to adjust focus.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk
and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach
with hands and arms.
* The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

* The employee is frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, cold,
wetness and humidity; and to other unpleasant conditions such as dim lighting, dust, odors, noise,
vibration, toxic agents, electrical currents, heavy machinery, smoke and disease.
* The employee may work in hazardous, emergency and/or stressful situations and conditions.
* The employee must frequently lift and/or move up in excess of 50 pounds.

APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Internet at
www.lexingtonma.gov, emailing jobs@lexingtonma.gov, calling (781) 698-4590 or by visiting the Human
Resources Department. Resumes may be attached to the application form as additional information, but
cannot serve as a substitute for completing the required application form.

Pre-employment physical including drug screening is a condition of employment.

Completed application must be received in the Town's Human Resources Department
by Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

The Town reserves the right to modify the application deadline, and/or accept applications after the deadline,
to best serve the interest of the community.

After the deadline all applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to
one or more interviews. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the process as soon as a decision
has been made regarding their individual application.

Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the Human
Resources Department.

Questions regarding this hiring process should be addressed to:
Human Resources Department
Town of Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 698-4590

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