Construction Crew Leader

City of Wilmington, NC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits

On-site gym

Paid time off – 13 holidays & sick/vac

Parental leave

Job summary

The City of Wilmington, NC is seeking a Construction Crew Leader to supervise street crews, plan work methods, set up work sites, and manage traffic control to keep our community safe. You will operate light to heavy equipment, train staff, monitor safety, and document progress while coordinating with other departments.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED, at least 3 years of heavy equipment experience, and a Class B CDL (Class A within 90 days).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of heavy equipment experience.
• Current Class B CDL; ability to obtain Class A within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Field Supervision: Assigns daily tasks, monitors work quality, and ensures safety and traffic control protocols.
• Infrastructure Maintenance: Directing traffic control around flooded areas and repairing road damage and utilities.
• Equipment Operation: Operates light, medium, and heavy machinery for installation of pipes and road maintenance.
• Compliance & Tracking: Maintains equipment, documents project progress, and ensures environmental standards compliance.
• Training & Development: Coaches subordinate workers and participates in hiring and performance evaluations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Leadership

Safety compliance

CDL class B

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Description

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.

Typical Tasks

• 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.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

Minimum three (3) years of related heavy equipment experience.

Other Requirements

• Current Class B CDL
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class A 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

Who Thrives Here?

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.

Join a team where your work is visible, your contributions matter, and your career can grow. Help build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps our community moving.

Our Core Values

INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY

Our Mission Statement:

Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.

What We Offer

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
• Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
• Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
• Free on-site city gym access
• Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
• 6-weeks paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
• Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
• Tuition assistance benefits