Crew Leader 2568 (Asphalt)

Crew Leader | Lead the Crew. Build Better Streets.

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $43,755 - $57,573  Full Salary Range: $43,755 - $78,299

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

We offer an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Work Schedule:  Monday - Thursday (6:30a - 5:00p) “or” Tuesday - Friday (6:30a-5:00p)

This schedule is subject to change during a holiday week or for emergency service which may require working a flexible schedule with little or no notice and may include weekends, nights, or holidays. This employee will be assigned to the snow and ice removal program and will be subject to working 12-hour shifts during winter or other weather-related events.

Lead a Skilled Crew. Keep Greensboro's Streets Safe, Reliable, and Moving.

Are you an experienced construction professional who enjoys working with your hands, leading a team, and seeing the results of your work throughout the community?

The City of Greensboro is seeking a Crew Leader to lead a small field crew responsible for asphalt installation, pavement repairs, utility cuts, and pothole repairs on public streets and City property.  This is an opportunity to combine your construction expertise, leadership skills, equipment knowledge, and commitment to public service while building a career with the City of Greensboro.

Make an Impact Every Day

Every day, residents rely on Greensboro's streets to safely get to work, school, appointments, businesses, and home.  As a Crew Leader, you'll lead a two-person field crew responsible for repairing potholes, pavement failures, and utility cuts while helping maintain the City's transportation infrastructure.

This is a working supervisor position. You'll spend your time in the field alongside your crew while also planning, organizing, coordinating, and reporting on assigned projects.

If you're a dependable construction professional who can lead by example, operate equipment safely, communicate effectively, and get the job done, we want to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

Build a Career While Building Greensboro

• Make a visible impact: See the results of your work throughout the City's streets and public spaces.
• Lead by example: Work alongside a small crew while developing your supervisory skills.
• Grow professionally: Take advantage of professional development and supervisory training opportunities.
• Expand your technical skills: Gain experience with asphalt repair equipment, patch units, EAM/work management systems, and other field equipment.
• Serve your community: Your work directly contributes to safe, reliable transportation infrastructure.
• Build your future: Develop experience that can lead to increased responsibility and advancement within Transportation and the City.
• Be part of a team: Work with professionals who take pride in maintaining Greensboro's infrastructure.

About the Role:

The Crew Leader is a working supervisor responsible for leading a small crew of approximately two employees in construction and maintenance activities.

You will report to a Section Supervisor and be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and reporting assigned work in support of the overall Field Operations work plan.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead a two-person crew performing asphalt installation and maintenance activities.
• Repair utility cuts, pavement failures, and potholes on public streets and City property.
• Plan and organize assigned projects and daily work activities.
• Coordinate crew activities to support the Field Operations work plan.
• Operate and work around construction and maintenance equipment.
• Become proficient with the City's patch unit and other specialized equipment.
• Provide working supervision and direction to assigned crew members.
• Follow established safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare accurate work reports and documentation.
• Use work management systems such as EAM/WFM to document and track work.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, crew members, City staff, and the public.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and exercise sound judgment in the field.
• Respond to emergency and after-hours assignments as required.
• Participate in the City's snow and ice removal program.
• Perform physically demanding work, including standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven surfaces, shoveling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain dependable attendance and a reliable means of communication for on-call responsibilities.

What Success Looks Like

Your First 90 Days

You will be developing a strong understanding of:

• Crew Leader responsibilities and expectations
• City Transportation procedures
• Asphalt repair and pavement maintenance operations
• Patch units and related equipment
• EAM/WFM work management systems
• Safety procedures and field operations
• Supervisory responsibilities
• The City's snow and ice response program

Within Your First Year

You will be confidently leading your crew, coordinating assigned projects, effectively operating and utilizing field equipment, documenting work through EAM/WFM, and demonstrating strong supervisory and communication skills.  You will also have opportunities to pursue professional development and supervisory training, including programs such as NC State LTAP.

Potential Career Path

This position provides an excellent opportunity to build both technical and supervisory experience within the City's Transportation organization.

Potential Career Progression:

The leadership, construction, equipment, project coordination, and work management experience gained in this position can also provide a foundation for advancement into other skilled trades, field operations, and supervisory opportunities throughout the City.

We're looking for a dependable, safety-conscious, hands-on leader who understands construction and asphalt work and can effectively supervise a small crew.

The ideal candidate is:

• An experienced construction professional
• Comfortable working outdoors and performing physically demanding work
• Able to lead by example
• Reliable and accountable
• Comfortable operating construction equipment
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally
• Organized and able to plan daily work
• Comfortable working with technology and work management systems
• Able to prepare accurate reports and documentation
• Willing to work flexible schedules and respond to emergency needs
• Interested in developing supervisory and leadership skills