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Job Description
Salary: GS.08 $23.19 - $28.02 per hour
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST) *Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*
Work Location: 900 E. 11th Street
FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position.
Department: PW CWS - Storm Water Maint & Ops
SERIES LEVEL:
The Crew Chief is the first level of a two level series.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)
Leads assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, leading crews of workers, contributing to employee counseling, disciplining, and performance appraisals.
Prioritizes and assigns work orders to crews according to available resources and time.
Instructs and trains personnel on the proper, efficient, and safe usage of equipment; checks assigned equipment regularly for operational safety and ensures proper maintenance.
Completes and maintains various records and reports including human resource related documentation, accident reports, and others as necessary.
Inspects work sites for proper completion of assigned work.
Monitors services of contractors to ensure completion of work orders per contract specifications.
Ensures set up of safe work zones, and ensures that personnel perform duties in compliance with safety policies and procedures, including OSHA safety regulations.
Requisitions new supplies and parts to replenish stock.
May lead and assist with the completion of various Public Works functions such as operating front-end loaders for collecting brush and trash on streets, loading brush and trash into brush trucks.
May lead and participate in traffic-related operations which includes the marking and pre-marking of streets and parking lots, installation and replacement of flags and banners, fabrication of street and traffic signs, and operation of necessary equipment.
May assist in the direction of street cleaning operations, which may include supervising crews operating vacuum trucks and ensuring right-of-way mowing is properly completed.
When performing work associated with parks/recreational facility maintenance projects may supervise crews; may include maintenance of athletic fields, playing surfaces, play grounds, and recreational facilities and equipment; may mix, use and dispose of chemicals; may coordinate setup of bleachers, picnic tables, and other equipment for events.
May lead and perform work associated with grounds maintenance, which may include mowing/edging grass, cutting weeds, spreading seed, watering grounds, raking ground surfaces, applying fertilizer/pesticide, plowing/shoveling snow, or lifting/moving heavy materials.
May operate a variety of machinery, equipment and tools associated with projects and work activities as needed; plans and coordinates regular maintenance or necessary repairs.
May lead and participate in waste resource-related functions which may include cleaning wetwells in pump stations, loading and unloading chlorine cylinders, assisting operators in removing units for services, changing air filters, cleaning screens and drains, cleaning chemical and sludge spills, coordinating disposal with landfill operations, and performing other duties related to plant maintenance.
May lead and perform work associated with asphalt paving, asphalt patching, installation of asphalt and concrete curb and other construction related projects.
May lead and perform work associated with urban forestry operations to include the care and maintenance of trees, planting, pruning, removal, storm damage cleanup, training new employees, and other duties.
May be required to use, carry, and answer their cell phone as determined by their job duties and the department head.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
May be assigned or reassigned to any division within the department.
Performs other duties as assigned.
This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations, and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):
Forestry Crew Supervisors: Requires advanced tree pruning, rigging, and removal skills. Responsible for making safe work plans, communicating with all crew members, ensuring the crew adheres to scheduling, directs crew members to new locations, trains new hires in City Procedures, coordinating with the General Supervisor, and completing necessary paperwork. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operations. Frequently responsible for adding mulch to tree wells.
CBD: Regularly coordinates garbage and recycle management for special events in the CBD. Frequently responsible for adding mulch to tree wells.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED and one year experience in building, custodial, maintenance related services, parks maintenance, upkeep of Ross's Landing, Public Works emergency related services, sewer construction and/or maintenance or street cleaning or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
May be required to possess and maintain a valid Class D driver's license. May be required to possess and maintain a valid Class A, Class A restricted, or Class B commercial driver license related to area of assignment. May also require no air brake restriction.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of supervisory principles; street, building, parks, grounds and landscape maintenance and/or construction; basic masonry installation, construction, repair, and maintenance techniques; mechanical principles; plumbing principles; applicable tools, equipment, and vehicles utilized in the trade; customer service principles; inventory management principles and . practices; and, safe work methods.
Skill in monitoring and evaluating the work of subordinate staff; prioritizing and assigning work; handling hazardous materials; entering confined spaces; monitoring and maintaining optimal inventory levels; performing manual labor; operating applicable tools, equipment, a utilized in the trade; reading and interpreting maps and/or other technical documents; monitoring and adhering to safe work practices; cleaning and maintaining storm/sewer lines; troubleshooting sewer systems; tree care operations; and, communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions,
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.
Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gasses, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Safety Sensitive: Y Department of Transportation - CDL: N Child Sensitive: N
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check / drug screening / lift test / TB screening questionnaire / TB skin test / complete physical screening / DOT Clearinghouse / HepB Titer / fingerprinting / CJIS check.
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
KJS 10.29.2026
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Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future—famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic network. The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a "National Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States.
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As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately 2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:
- Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments.
- Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management.
- Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library.
- Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives.
- Innovation: Leading-edge smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead.
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The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community, highlighted by our Work For America - Spotlight. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:
- Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
- Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. .
- Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.
- The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground: Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it. As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.
- Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast.
- Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.
- Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.
In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.
Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! —and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.
