Stormwater Crew Leader
About The Position
The Stormwater Crew Leader leads Stormwater Maintenance crews responsible for maintaining storm drains, culverts, ditches, drainage systems, open channels, and retention ponds. The role plans work methods and procedures following assignments, oversees worksite setup, work-zone safety, traffic control, hazard observation, compliance with procedures, and employee supervision, while also assisting with field work. The crew leader operates and maintains light, medium, and heavy equipment and helps protect the community from flooding, drainage problems, and environmental damage. The position may support storm preparation and cleanup and respond before, during, and after severe weather events. The City describes its Stormwater Maintenance team as offering hands-on training, mentorship, cross-training, and CDL development, with opportunities for advancement into leadership positions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least three years of related heavy equipment experience.
- Current driver's license.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 90 days of employment.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment and lift heavy objects.
- Ability to work in inclement weather conditions, including hurricanes, snow, and ice storms.
- Selected applicants must perform a heavy machinery skills test, which will be a factor in hiring.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying materials and equipment.
- Exposure to traffic and active work zones.
Responsibilities
- Assign daily tasks, monitor work quality, and ensure crew members follow safety and traffic-control protocols.
- Plan work methods and procedures after assignments are given, including worksite setup, hazard observation, and employee supervision.
- Direct repair, cleaning, and upkeep of storm drains, open channels, ditches, and retention ponds.
- Operate light, medium, and heavy machinery, including dump trucks, vac con, sweeper trucks, and excavators.
- Use equipment for pipe installation, traffic-control setup, cave-in repairs, maintaining and constructing BMP areas, mechanically digging and cleaning ditches, and screening and stockpiling soil and debris.
- Maintain equipment and buildings, document project progress, and help maintain environmental standards and regulatory compliance.
- Assist with storm preparation and cleanup, attend safety meetings and training, and communicate with the public.
- Train and coach subordinate workers, lead safety tailgates, and assist with hiring and performance evaluations.
- Perform preventive maintenance.
- Work in inclement weather, including hurricanes, snow, and ice storms, as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus other insurance options.
- Retirement benefits, including a city-provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment in the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System.
- Employer-paid health and wellness clinic.
- Free on-site city gym access.
- Paid sick and vacation leave.
- 13 paid holidays per year.
- Six weeks of paid parental leave.
- Paid volunteer and blood donation leave.
- Flexible schedule and telework availability, depending on the position.
- Professional development trainings and leadership initiatives.
- Tuition assistance benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
