Crew Chief 1

Pinellas County; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinellas County is seeking a Crew Chief 1 for the Landscape Services Division. This role involves overseeing a crew while performing labor tasks such as ditch cleaning and tree trimming, ensuring efficient management and maintenance of drainage systems. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and must obtain relevant certifications while on the job.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Generous leave time

Wellness Program

Deferred compensation options

Qualifications

• 2 years of public works, utilities, or related experience.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise work.
• Capability to maintain daily work logs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises crews in ditch cleaning and debris removal.
• Operates chainsaws and related equipment.
• Prepares daily tasks and assigns duties to crew.

Skills

Supervision

Equipment Operation

Flexibility

Education

Valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License Class B

Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) certification

BMP Certification (Best Management Practices)

Job description

Pinellas County Government is currently hiring a Crew Chief 1. This is for oversight work in the Landscape Services of Stormwater & Vegetation Division. This is a working crew chief position, in which they will work along side of their crew doing labor tasks such as hand cleaning ditches, spot tree trimming, trash and debris removal. Additionally, the Crew Chief 1 will assist in getting vehicles ready each morning with supplies, preparing daily tasks and being responsible for your crew.

Work Schedule: Four (4), 10 hour shifts

What Would You Do?

• Supervises crews and equipment engaged in ditch cleaning, spot tree trimming, litter and debris removal.
• Performs maintenance of major drainage.
• Operates chainsaws and other related equipment.
• Performs other related work as assigned or required.

What Do you Need To Have?

• 2 years of public works, utilities, general construction, maintenance, or repair work that includes lead worker, supervision, or supervisory training; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Must obtain a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License Class B within 1 year of hire.
• Must obtain a Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) certification (Formerly Maintenance of Traffic) within 1 year of hire.This class is done internally.
• Must obtain a BMP Certification (Best Management Practices) within 1 year of hire.
• Requires working Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
• Required to work during hurricane season and disasters, if called

Highly Desirable

• Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License Class B.
• Possession of a Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) certification (Formerly Maintenance of Traffic).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to plan, schedule, supervise, read service requests, diagrams and sketches. Also keeping a daily work log and inputting daily work in a tablet, is a must.
• Ability to work with subordinates on all above.
• Ability to determine what level of service is needed on each job site.
• Ability to be flexible to change from one crew to another.

Why Choose Pinellas County?

When you join Pinellas County, you’re not just taking on a job—you’re investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here's why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package : Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) : Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
• Generous leave time : Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Wellness Program : Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
• Deferred compensation : Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.
• To learn more, see What We Offer

Want To Learn More?

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at the below link.

Crew Chief 1