JOBS

The Glen Ellyn Public Works Department is recruiting for Crew Leader I in the Forestry Division. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a lead worker over crews within the Division by performing a variety of skilled/semi-skilled tasks focused mainly on the publicly owned urban canopy. An expectation of duties will be roughly a 25/75 split between office and field work. This would include work both emergency and non-emergency in nature, with a large emphasis related to snow removal activities during the winter. This is accomplished by planning and reviewing the work of all maintenance personnel, responding to resident calls and requests, deploying all equipment and materials to effectively complete jobs, and scheduling/assigning work activities. Supervising and coordinating contractors will also be a requirement of the position. Position reports directly to the Forestry Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, schedule, prioritize, assign, and oversee daily crew work activities by serving as the lead worker within the Forestry Division.
• Track, perform and supervise tree planting, tree removals, stump removals, and tree pruning; also coordinates Com Ed top out for parkway trees in power lines.
• Operates and perform forestry work in a fully extended bucket truck; proficient in climbing and rigging to remove or prune a parkway tree.
• Provide responsive customer service to citizens by effectively resolving complaints or concerns.
• Evaluate employee work performance (including part-time seasonal employees); coach and develop employees; inspire confidence; and make recommendations regarding merit raises based on performance evaluations; administer and recommend progressive discipline with sound judgment.
• Coordinate/oversee contractors and monitor performance.
• Evaluate operations and activities in a division; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Procure supplies and materials; maintain appropriate inventory levels; provide justification of purchases to senior management.
• Operate a salt and plow truck on a primary route and lead snow removal in a quadrant of the village.
• Prepare and implement snow removal operations according to the snow and ice removal plan, including day or evening snow command responsibilities.
• Provide accurate documentation of work activity including timesheets, daily activity sheets, schedules, call-out lists, training reports, safety reports, and purchasing.
• Participate in budget preparation; prepare cost estimates for material and equipment; submit justification for estimates.
• Assist other divisions in fulfilling responsibilities in the absence of another crew leader, on an as-needed basis.
• Participate in the selection of employees; provide and coordinate employee training programs to perform Forestry work and other Public Works activities.
• Conduct safety meetings for assigned crew; oversee safety procedures and wearing of proper safety equipment and clothing to mitigate accidents and injuries.
• Supervise and perform proper vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Participate in the full range of Public Works Department operations, maintenance, repairs, snow/ice control, and construction duties as needed.