Labor Crew Chief II #2404-102100-01

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

The Labor Crew Chief II will primarily assist the Field Operations Supervisor and Operations Manager with the day-to-day operations for garbage collection services.

The Labor Crew Chief II serves in an operational team lead capacity under the guidance of the Field Operations Supervisor and:

• Assists in the supervision of crews whose primary function is the daily collection of solid waste for areas including  garbage, yard waste, bulky, special services and the CATS Goldline 
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication and customer service skills 
• Work involves extensive public contact. 

• Exercises independent judgment and makes sound operational decisions to ensure that established performance standards and safety practices are met
• Displays considerable knowledge of methods and practices in the Solid Waste Industry and assists in the coordination of crew activities within established guidelines 
• Assists in preparation and maintenance of operational and administrative reports
• Researches, inspects and assesses departmental equipment/supply needs. 
• Evaluates and provides performance feedback to employees
• Coordinates crew activities within established policies and procedures including recommending corrective/disciplinary action 
• Responsible for daily truck inspections and compliance

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, Emerald & Kronos.
• Ability to obtain a City Driver’s Permit. Requires a Class 'A' or 'B' CDL
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, or other unusual hours in support of special events or emergency response. 
• Must be able to perform outdoor duties during all weather conditions.

• Sitting, standing, bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling, carrying
• Driving (75%)
• Walking (Up to 5 miles) and/or for extended periods of time
• Climbing (12 feet)
• Lifting (100 lbs.)
• Ability to operate small hand tools
• Ability to perform light manual labor in the course of supporting field operations, demonstrating work requirements, providing training, or other duties as required.
• Operate cars, light trucks or vans on a regular basis 
• Occasionally operate a variety of other light to heavy-duty equipment in the course of demonstrating or assessing equipment use or capabilities
• Work involves frequent outside exposure under all weather conditions; may also include exposure to machinery, moving vehicles, loud noise, large crowds and slippery or uneven surfaces.

• Previous manual labor experience
• Previous supervisory experience

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.