Construction Crew Leader

Richland County Government

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About The Position

The Construction Crew Leader provides leadership and coordination for staff involved in Richland County construction projects and participates in the crew’s work. The role ensures proper maintenance of assigned equipment and performs related duties as required. Work is carried out within a general outline, with work methods and sequences developed under general supervision.

The position serves as a lead worker, coordinating, training, and instructing construction crew members and ensuring they have adequate supplies and materials. It inspects work for compliance with policies, procedures, work orders, and quality and safety standards, and ensures tasks are completed on time. The Crew Leader operates heavy machinery and trains subordinate personnel in its proper use. The role requires following County policies and standards for cleanliness, quality, and safety, as well as attending training, workshops, and meetings as needed.

The work is medium to heavy and involves operating machinery and working in conditions that may include exposure to weather extremes, dust, fumes, traffic, chemicals, pathogens, and other hazards. Regular and reliable attendance and physical presence at the workplace are required. Hours outside the regular schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or specialized vocational training.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in a related field, or a combination of education and experience that meets the requirements for performing the essential functions.
• Valid state Class A commercial driver’s license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to coordinate work and activities, lead others, assign duties, and promote efficiency.
• Ability to use machines, specialty equipment, and tools with moderate instruction and experience.
• Ability to solve problems while coordinating work within guidelines and rules.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements described, including occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds, and constant exertion of up to 20 pounds.
• Regular and reliable attendance and physical presence at the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead worker for assigned construction crews, coordinating, training, and instructing crew members and ensuring adequate supplies and materials.
• Inspect personnel’s work for compliance with policies, procedures, work orders, and quality and safety standards.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Operate various heavy machinery and train subordinate personnel in its proper use.
• Perform work in accordance with County policies, procedures, and standards for cleanliness, quality, and safety.
• Attend training, workshops, and meetings as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure proper maintenance of assigned equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED