Crew Leader-Street Department

Crew Leader-Street Department

Salary

$43,448.13 - $56,482.56 Annually

Location

Hickory, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

200-01307

Department

PS Street

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

10/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary Depends on Qualifications

Yes

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Supervises and participates in the work of various types of city crews engaged in concrete, storm drainage and street maintenance. Operates various equipment required in assigned duties. Responsible for training of new employees in construction techniques as well as safety requirements. May occasionally work overtime or irregular hours as required for street maintenance work. Performs related work as required. Minimum age of 18. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and must possess a minimum of a valid Class "C" drivers license from NC. Class "B" CDL preferred.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Salary Depends on Qualifications

Major Duties

Supervises a crew in the maintenance and repair of city streets.

Clears drainage ditches of limbs and debris; supervises the removal of snow from city streets.

Performs routine inspection of equipment, including checking fluid and fuel levels.

Installs and repairs storm drains.

Supervises and instructs employees on work methods, procedures, standards, and safety practices related to their assignments.

Operates heavy equipment as necessary.

Prepares daily work reports.

Makes on-site inspections of work in progress.

Patrols streets to detect necessary repairs and improvements.

Supervises and participates in the repair of pot holes.

Assists in the preparation for special events.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Qualifications

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.

Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Knowledge of street construction, maintenance, and repair procedures and methods.

Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.

Knowledge of city geography, including the locations of streets and rights-of-way.

Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a variety of equipment and hand and power tools.

Skill in supervision.

Skill in interpersonal relations.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently/repeatedly required to stand; walk; use hands and exert forces needed to handle various types and sizes of tools, equipment and objects; reach with hands and arms and perform elevated work for periods of time; climb ladders and balance; climb into vehicles and equipment; stoop; kneel; half-kneel; squat; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift, push, pull and/or move more than 100 pounds. An employee in this position will have successfully passed a "Functional Prework Screen" administered by a professional and impartial third-party specialist.

SAFETY SENSITIVE: This position has been identified as safety sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third-party vendor

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed outdoors at work sites. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and occasional inclement weather. The work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

The City of Hickory provides a generous benefit package valued at over 30% of an employees annual salary. Employer provided benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays
• 12 paid sick leave days per year
• Paid vacation
• Health insurance for employees and family members
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program - 5 FREE visits
• 15.1% contribution per employee to the NC Local Government Retirement System
• Up to 5% matching contribution to 401k
• Free Life insurance of 1.5 times salary up to ($125,000)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• On-site Wellness Clinic
• A selection of voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance, dependent life, short-term disability insurance, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Employees working in seasonal/part-time positions are not eligible for benefits.*

01

Describe your experience as it relates to construction of streets, sidewalks and storm drainage. Include any administrative and/or lead supervisory responsibility.

02

List your Drivers License Type.

• NC Class "A" CDL
• NC Class "B" CDL
• NC Class "C"
• No Drivers License
• Non-CDL License from another state
• CDL License from another state

03

I acknowledge this position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor.

• Yes
• No

04

I acknowledge an offer for employment is contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer pre-work screen and drug screen. This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves or others. The testing will be based on the physical demands of the job. While performing the test, the blood pressure must be within the American Heart Association guidelines of no greater than 159/99 and the heart rate must be within the American College of Sports Medicine guide of 220-age x 90%.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hickory

Address 76 North Center Street

PO Box 398

Hickory, North Carolina, 28603

Phone 828-323-7421

Website http://hickorync.gov/employment