Crew Lead

Pump & Meter Service; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction service company located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is seeking a Crew Lead to supervise construction teams and ensure that projects meet specifications. This role requires strong leadership skills, an ability to communicate effectively with clients and subcontractors, and a commitment to safety. The ideal candidate should have over five years of experience in construction and possess a valid CDL. This position involves physical demands and occasional overnight travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a construction related field required.
• Must have a valid CDL certification.
• Ability to perform manual construction work and equipment operations.

Responsibilities

• Site supervisor for all materials and laborers on site.
• Conduct safety meetings and ensure site safety.
• Communicate effectively with customers and subcontractor representatives.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lead by example

Education

High school Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Power tools

Skid loaders

Air compressors

Forklifts

Job description

Full‑time Description

The Crew Lead is the main point of contact for the onsite construction team and is responsible for ensuring the project is completed in accordance with all specifications.

Responsibilities

• Site supervisor for all materials, laborers, and job specifications.
• Responsible for all aspects of safety on site, including conducting safety meetings.
• Operates various power tools, skid loaders, air compressors, forklifts, and other related tools and equipment.
• Effectively communicates with customer and subcontractor representatives on‑site.
• Organizes, supervises, leads, and trains construction team members to complete projects within established guidelines and time frames.
• Coordinates and assesses all aspects of the site project to ensure the project is complete per manufacturer and engineering specifications.
• Completes daily progress reports and maintains communication with manager to ensure the customer’s expectations are being met.
• Fulfils all regular and advanced installation duties, including project layout, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Responsible for all equipment and utility locations to ensure a safe excavation environment.
• Schedules all inspections throughout the project to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Schedules subcontractors and orders materials.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in a construction related field.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to meet insurability requirement of a good driving record.
• Ability to perform manual construction work and equipment operations.
• Ability to work out of town and overnight as needed.
• Must have a valid CDL certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Problem‑solving skills.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand or walk for long periods of time; sit; use hands and fingers to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and other outside weather conditions. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, and ability to distinguish color change. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high.

DISCLAIMER AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT, EMPLOYMENT REMAINS AT‑WILL AND MAYBE TERMINATED BY EITHER PARTY AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE OR REASON.