Streets Lead Operator

Why work for the Town of Frisco as the Public Works Streets Lead Operator? There are many reasons!

Some amazing incentives are the convenience of a clean car year-round with a FREE car wash, free recycling, trash, and compost pick up. Summer incentives include free paddle sports, a free 2-hour pontoon/fishing boat rental reservation (one per employee) and free boat rentals if not rented for the final rental of the day. Winter incentives include free tubing at the Frisco Adventure Park, free Nordic Center passes for employee and family, free Terrain Park pass, friends and family passes for tubing, Copper Mountain discounted season passes, Copper Mountain free daily lift ticket voucher program for employee and half off for dependents. Want to know more? Check out the benefits tab above.

And of course, don't forget to apply to take advantage of the cool perks and the amazing opportunity that awaits you!

This non-exempt/hourly position is responsible for performing lead-worker duties related to the daily operations, maintenance, construction, and preparation of the assigned division, Streets, to ensure essential services are provided to maintain the public infrastructure to provide for public safety, health, and welfare. This position is vital to the repair and maintenance of all town-maintained roads, recreation paths, sidewalks, and rights-of-ways. The Streets Lead performs as a hands-on working member of the Streets team, guiding in daily maintenance and repair activities.

• Schedules daily work assignments and prioritizes assignments as needed to ensure timely completion and quality of work
• Leads and trains new employees and coordinates cross-training opportunities; coaches and mentors' staff to meet goals and maintain motivation
• Ensures all team and individual activities are carried out in a safe manner
• Adheres to all safety regulations
• Ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed by all team members
• Assists with proper set up of work site traffic control
• Assists to ensure safe control and direction of traffic
• Responds to initial customer service inquires and provides appropriate follow-up, referral, and/or resolution
• Conducts various analyses and inspections of assigned assets to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement for streets, sidewalks, pathways, drainage, and signage
• Works with Streets and Grounds Manager to manage streets programs such as condition assessment, asphalt maintenance, concrete repairs, snow plowing/removal, and drainage improvements
• Manages and administers right-of-way and excavation permits
• Operates a variety of equipment to include loader, backhoe, and motor grader relevant to streets repair and maintenance including small equipment and handhelds
• Must be proficient in the operation of all pieces of equipment relevant to snow removal operations
• Performs basic maintenance services on all equipment or vehicles operated
• Coordinates projects with other Town divisions, departments, and contractors.
• Works closely with other town directors, managers, supervisors and planners on various special projects and needs. Projects may also include loaning and borrowing equipment between divisions
• Provides construction management for assigned projects
• Assists with divisions budget preparation and administers expenses for assigned work programs
• Carries a cell phone for response to after-hour emergency calls on a rotating basis with streets operators to assist customers as assigned by Streets and Grounds Manager
• Makes recommendations for hiring, promotions, transfers, annual reviews, disciplinary action, and other personnel actions, as necessary
• Responsible for reviewing and approving timesheets submitted by employees, verifying the accuracy of time entries, and addressing any discrepancies or concerns
• Assists with necessary recordkeeping, purchasing and monitoring inventory of equipment and supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Other Responsibilities:

• Adheres to Town of Frisco policies, mission, vision, values, competencies, standards, and regulations including but not limited to proper attire, safety procedures, and overall professionalism.
• Ability to function and make good decisions in the absence of a supervisor.
• Communicates with Town of Frisco employees, citizens, customers and vendors in a professional, courteous and timely manner both verbally and in writing.
• Performs other job duties/responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.

Specific knowledge, skills and abilities needed for position:

Area

Comments

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Computer Operations:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• GIS knowledge preferred

Licenses, Certifications or Accreditations:

• Must have valid Colorado drivers license with an acceptable driving record and a (CDL) Class B is required

Previous Work Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of heavy equipment training or equivalent
• Two years of streets maintenance preferred

Previous Supervisory Exercised:

• Two years of supervisory experience preferred

Language Ability:

• Required: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Decision Making Ability:

• Required: Ability to function independently and make sound and reasonable decisions in the absence of supervisory guidance.

Physical Demands

Weight

LIFTING : The job requires weight to be lifted or force to be exerted. See below for how much and how often.

Activities

OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED : See below for how much on the job time is spent performing the following.

Up to 10 Pounds

2/3 OR MORE

Standing

2/3 OR MORE

Up to 25 Pounds

2/3 OR MORE

Walking

2/3 OR MORE

Up to 50 Pounds

1/3 to 2/3

Sitting

2/3 OR MORE

Up to 100 Pounds

1/3 to 2/3

Using hands to finger, hands to feel

2/3 OR MORE

More than 100 Pounds

UP TO 1/3

Reaching with hands and arms

2/3 OR MORE

Climb or balance

1/3 to 2/3

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

UP TO 1/3

Talk or hear

2/3 OR MORE

Taste or smell

UP TO 1/3

OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIREMENTS OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Indoor/Outdoor:

Indoor and outdoor work environment. Must be able to work in all weather

conditions.

Hazardous Materials or Noise:

High Risk Possible contact with various chemicals. Exposure to sun, heat, cold, dust, oil, grease and other conditions and chemicals commonly found in a public works

environment.

Holidays/Weekends/Evenings:

Schedule may include extended hours, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call

Equipment Used in Job:

Must be capable of operating a variety of equipment, hand & power tools normally found in Public Works operations. Must be capable of safely maneuvering all vehicles

and equipment.

Other:

This position is subject to the Town of Friscos Drug and Alcohol Workplace policy which includes: pre-employment testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion

testing, return to duty and follow-up testing.

VISION: Specific vision requirements for this job:

Close Vision: X

Distance Vision: X

Color Vision: X

Peripheral Vision: X

Depth Perception: X

Ability to adjust focus: X

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

The Town of Frisco is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law .