Crew Leader

MPW•Bartow, FL

About The Position

The Crew Leader oversees daily job site operations while working alongside crews to deliver safe, high-quality industrial cleaning and maintenance services. The role combines hands-on fieldwork with team supervision to support efficient work and customer satisfaction. Crew Leaders guide small teams, prepare job sites, operate and maintain equipment, perform manual and technical tasks, and communicate job progress and needs. The work may involve physically demanding labor, extended shifts, travel for days to weeks, overtime, and varying schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Prior experience in outdoor manual labor or industrial work environments.
MPW certification, or ability to obtain certification, in water blasting, wet/dry vacuuming, or wash truck operation.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly and perform physically demanding labor throughout 8–12 hour shifts.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work in confined spaces or at heights.
Ability to safely operate heavy equipment and tools in industrial environments.
Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators, in environments with dust, chemicals, or fumes.
Willingness to travel for extended periods of days to weeks, work overtime, and adapt to varying schedules including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

CDL preferred.
2–3 years of hands-on experience with tools, industrial equipment, or mechanical systems preferred.
Basic knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair; prior maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise small crews at assigned job sites to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Set up job sites, including hoses, barricades, tagging systems, and required equipment.
Operate water blasters, vacuum trucks, hoses, lances, and aerial lifts.
Perform hands-on labor, including water blasting, vacuuming, and material removal.
Direct crew members in completing manual and technical job tasks.
Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites as needed.
Inspect and maintain equipment, ensuring proper fluid levels and operational readiness.
Perform minor equipment and vehicle repairs in the field when necessary.
Clean and prepare equipment for return to the branch location.
Follow MPW health and safety policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
Assist crew members with labor and technical responsibilities.
Adapt to changing job conditions and assume multiple roles as needed on-site.
Communicate job progress, issues, and needs with supervisors and team members.
Maintain a professional appearance and readiness for work.