Road Operations Crew Chief

Job Description

The salary range for this position is $6,093.00 - $7,548.00 monthly.

Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for a Crew Chief to join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative Road Operations team. The successful candidate will direct the work of one or more road division crews by establishing work priorities, analyzing work requirements, and determining procedures and methods. A division crew may include road maintenance, vegetation management, or another functional area assigned by management.

This position recommends and assists in the preparation of annual work projections and provides input to the budget while receiving general supervision from the Road Operations Supervisors and Manager.

• Oversees the work and provides direction to road operation crews for a functional area, i.e., road maintenance, vegetation management, or another area as assigned by management.
• Schedules road maintenance and construction work, including emergency response.
• Maintains work records including timecards, material tickets, work completed, and accident reports.
• Makes recommendations regarding personnel issues, such as hiring, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• May assist the Safety Manager and Training Coordinator in meeting State and Federal safety guidelines, investigate accident/damage claims, and present safety meeting information to the crews.
• Investigates and recommends appropriate action for service requests/complaints from the public.

• Work Environment – work may be performed indoors in an office or shop, and/or outdoors. Employees may be exposed to a variety of weather conditions with physical effort exerted, and may encounter heavy equipment, traffic, hazardous materials, supplies, chemicals, and varied terrain.
• Schedule – A regular full‑time workweek normally consists of forty (40) hours within a seven (7) day period. The schedule may consist of eight (8), nine (9), or ten (10) hours of actual time worked or compensated per a twenty‑four (24) hour period, with other schedules possible upon notice.
• Travel Requirements – Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or training.
• Customer Interactions – Daily interactions with Thurston County staff and the public.

The Thurston County Public Works Department, located in Olympia, Washington, is a national award‑winning agency that delivers quality projects to our community. Our mission is to provide excellent public services in all areas of our business. We actively help our staff develop and grow professionally, bring resources across divisions to achieve organizational goals, respond to community needs, and uphold industry best practices.

• Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes.
• Customer Service – We provide our customers with the highest level of service and quality.
• Innovation – We strive to continuously improve processes, performance, and results.
• Safety – We demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Teamwork – We work together toward achieving a common recognized end.

To provide excellent public services in all areas of our business.

The premier public works organization, accountable and transparent in all services we provide to our community.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion means fostering a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.

• Work‑Life Balance – We are committed to ensuring that our staff experience the reward of public service while sustaining a routine that suits each individual’s lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future – Great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre‑tax savings accounts, and comprehensive health, dental, and vision care for you and your family.
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