What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Crew Leader position at City of Wilmington?
One City. One team. One mission
We are looking for a Construction Crew Leader to join our team
The work you do on our Streets Maintenance team directly impacts the safety and accessibility of our community every day. From repairing potholes and damaged pavement to maintaining sidewalks, curbs, and public rights-of-way, you'll help ensure residents, businesses, and visitors can travel safely throughout the city.
As part of our team, you'll work alongside experienced professionals who take pride in serving the community and supporting one another. We offer hands-on training, mentorship, CDL development opportunities, and clear career pathways that allow employees to grow from entry-level positions into Equipment Operator and leadership roles.
The purpose of this position is to serve as a leader to construction/street crews. This is done by planning work methods and procedures after assignments are given. These tasks include work site setup, work zone safety, traffic control, hazard observation, following procedures and guidelines, employee supervision, assisting with work, etc. Other duties include training subordinates, operating light, medium and heavy equipment and performing preventive maintenance.
This is a physically active, outdoor career for individuals who enjoy meaningful work, working as part of a team, and seeing the results of their efforts throughout the community. If you're dependable, willing to learn, and committed to public service, you'll find opportunities to build valuable skills and a rewarding career with us.
- Field Supervision: Assigns daily tasks, monitors work quality, and ensures the crew adheres to all safety and traffic control protocols.
- Infrastructure Maintenance: Directing the setting up traffic control around flooded areas and repairing road damage caused by flooding or damaged pipes. Repairing potholes, damaged pavements, and maintaining sidewalks, curbs, and public rights-of-way.
- Equipment Operation: Operates light, medium, and heavy machinery (e.g., dump trucks, vac con, sweeper truck, excavators) for the installation of pipes; setting up traffic control; performing cave-in repairs; maintaining and constructing BMP areas; mechanically digging and cleaning ditches; and screening and stockpiling soil and debris.
- Compliance & Tracking: Performs operational support by maintaining buildings, assisting in storm preparation and clean up, attending safety meetings and training, communicating with the public, and maintaining equipment, documenting project progress and maintaining environmental standards to comply with regulations.
- Training & Development: Coaches subordinate workers, leads safety tailgates, and assists with hiring and performance evaluations.
Education
High School Diploma or GED.
Experience
Minimum three (3) years of related heavy equipment experience.
Selected applicants will be required to perform a heavy machinery skills test that will be a factor in the hiring of this position.
Other Requirements
Current driver's license
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 90 days of employment
Ability to work in inclement weather conditions including hurricanes, snow, and ice storms
Ability to operate heavy equipment and lift heavy objects.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying materials and equipment.
- Exposure to traffic and active work zones
We're looking for dependable, safety-conscious individuals who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a team. The ideal candidate is willing to learn, comfortable working outdoors, adaptable, and committed to serving the community. Most importantly, we're looking for people who show up ready to contribute and grow.