Crew Leader - Mowing & Trimming Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 54535)

Description

The Crew Leader position provides supervision and leadership to field crews, ensuring the delivery of approved work plans. This role promotes teamwork through collaborative decision-making in daily operations. The incumbent leads field crews in performing manual duties, manages on-site customer needs, turf mowing and trimming operations , and contributes to budget planning and reporting.

What will you do?

• Sets daily priorities, and implements work plans according to approved work standards and schedules
• Assigns tasks to individuals or small groups of staff according to areas of responsibility within the district or yard; set direction for staff to do their work in a safe and timely fashion
• Oversees the work of, and sets performance expectations for completion of tasks; follows up with individuals as required and reports to Supervisor and staff on progress and on emergent issues
• Monitors and assesses staff attendance and performance; identifies issues that may require the Supervisor's attention
• Assists with, and provides leadership on, equipment operation and safe handling of small and large operational equipment, including tool cat, bobcat, and various trail equipment
• Assigns crews to respond to a variety of seasonal requirements in the mowing and trimming inventory
• Resolves issues with equipment breakdowns, checks for safety hazards, follows up on oil changes, and plans for new equipment
• Inputs data of daily work completed into tracking sheets
• Ensures all equipment maintenance and replacements are on schedule and the operators are trained and oriented prior to use
• Ensures safety incident reporting and appropriate training for all staff is completed 
• Ensures all training and/or staff certification is maintained and up-to-date
• Participates in mentoring, training and orientation of new staff members
• Work is inspected to specified quality standards and expectations
• Rendering professional advice, opinions, assistance and services to your direct supervisor
• Perform other related duties as required