Streets & Sanitation Crew Leader

Career Opportunity
The city of Las Vegas invites applicants for Streets & Sanitation Crew Leader. This position leads, oversees and participates in the work of maintenance crews responsible for the cleaning, repair, maintenance and construction of street, storm drain and sanitary sewer systems; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Receives direction from the Streets & Sanitation Supervisor or higher level supervisory or management staff.

Acts as a lead worker, exercising functional or technical supervision, including scheduling and assigning tasks, providing guidance, ensuring work is completed according to proper procedure, monitoring work progress, and reviewing results.

Examination Process

A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The examination for this recruitment will be a written examination, weighted 100%, and will be used to place candidates on the eligible list.

WRITTEN TEST DATE: May 26, 2026

Study guides are not available for this particular test. Examination content will be based on the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this job posting. 

Applicants who are selected for the written test will be notified by email AFTER the application closing date.

Eligible List

You must score 70% or higher on the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.

Selection Process

Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.  

Essential Functions

1. Leads, plans, participates in and reviews the work of assigned employees responsible for providing maintenance and repair services relating to city streets, storm drains and sanitary sewers.
2. Ensures employees adhere to established work methods, techniques and schedules, and comply with applicable city and department policies, procedures, standards and specifications; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
3. Operates all vehicles, equipment and tools used in street and collection system maintenance program; performs and documents pre-trip inspection; maintains vehicles and equipment in clean and fueled condition.
4. Supervises the use, operation and inspection of construction and maintenance equipment needed for maintaining public streets, storm drains and sanitary sewers.
5. Trains assigned employees in work methods, techniques and procedures related to assigned areas of work.
6. Leads and participates in field service cleaning and maintenance of the city streets, sewers and waterways.
7. Performs the most complex maintenance and construction duties related to streets, sewers and waterways; lays asphalt; places concrete. Installs water and drainage lines; repairs and maintains open and underground storm channels.
8. Participates in accident investigations and assists in filing appropriate reports..
9. Receives and responds to inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
10. Responds to customer service complaints; performs field investigations and tests and/or customer interviews as necessary; dispatches necessary staff and equipment to resolve issues or notifies supervisor of problem. 
11. Participates in the procurement process, including researching materials, equipment, and vendors, assisting with specifications, and requisitioning materials as needed.  Estimates time and materials required and identifies equipment and supplies needed for jobs assigned.
12. Responds to emergency calls for streets and collection system assistance such as storm clean up or sewer overflow; leads and participates in containing, stopping and cleaning sewage overflow; coordinates staffing, equipment and outside resources needed.
13. Administers, coordinates and participates in the city beautification program including removing trash and dead vegetation, and cleaning city property and vacant lots; coordinates the work of community service work program participants.
14. Plans, directs and participates in the cleaning and freeing from debris of business districts, alleys and residential streets and providing street sweeping for special events.  Removes or assists in removing hazardous materials from the roadways.
15. Participates in preparing master schedule of street cleaning for the calendar year, incorporating special events and changes in schedule due to unexpected events, such as storms, as needed.
16. Performs minor repairs and maintenance of equipment and facilities; schedules routine and emergency vehicle and equipment maintenance with Fleet Services.
17. Maintains a variety of automated and manual logs, records and files.
18. Ensures employees adhere to safe work practices; conducts safety briefings.

Marginal Functions

1. Installs street barricades and cones prior to the performance of street and sewer repair or maintenance activities; directs and controls traffic around work sites; contacts utilities companies prior to work to obtain information about gas and electric lines in the work area.
2. Coordinates and supports special project activities.
3. Assists in notifying citizens of city codes related to streets, sewers and waterways.
4. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience

Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of public facilities including streets, storm drains and sanitary sewer lines.

Training

Equivalent to graduation from high school.

Licenses and Certifications

As a condition of continued employment, employees must acquire the following certifications by the dates specified.

Possession of an appropriate, valid Class B commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.

Within 15 days of the date hire, provide documentation of completion within the last five years of an OSHA-30 course in construction industry safety and health hazard recognition and prevention, developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor. Completion card must be continuously maintained while employed in this classification.

Employee must attend training in work zone safety measures as requested by department management.

Possession of a Grade I, II, and III Collection System Operator Certificate from the Nevada Water Environment Association is desirable.

Special Requirements

May be required to respond to emergencies such as storms or sewer overflow.

Knowledge of

Operations and activities of a street, storm drain and sanitary sewer maintenance program.
Principles of lead supervision and training.
Methods and techniques of public facilities maintenance related to area of work assigned.
Uses and methods of operation of equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
Care and maintenance of a variety of power tools and equipment.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Personal computers and common office software.
Operation and maintenance of compressed natural gas, LP gas, diesel and gasoline powered motor sweeper and various types of heavy equipment.
Traffic laws.
Methods and operations of cleaning and maintaining assigned equipment.
City geography.

Skills in

Interpreting, explaining and enforcing department policies and procedures.
Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Operating various street sweepers.
Interpreting, explaining and enforcing department policies and procedures.
Recognizing hazardous situations.
Working independently in the absence of supervision.

Competencies

Core Workforce Competencies

Professionalism – Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.

Effective Communication – Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.

Customer Focus – Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.

Adaptability – Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.

Problem Solving – Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.

Productive Partnerships – Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.

Technical and Safety Expertise – Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.