Crew Leader

DCS Asset Maintenance; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Career development

Job summary

DCS Asset Maintenance is seeking a Crew Leader to supervise highway maintenance crews and perform various maintenance tasks nationwide. The role involves training in routine highway/roadway maintenance, safety compliance, and coordinating field activities.

Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential. The Crew Leader will oversee operator performance, ensure proper use of tools and equipment, and contribute to the efficiency and quality of maintenance projects.

Qualifications

• Must be able to clearly communicate orally and in writing in English.
• Experience planning and monitoring field crews for highway maintenance.
• Familiarity with road/bridge maintenance practices and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead highway maintenance crew and supervise day-to-day activities.
• Inspect and maintain culverts, roadsides, and pavement surfaces.
• Operate and maintain equipment used for road maintenance.
• Assist in storm cleanup and emergency response as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety and traffic control requirements.

Skills

English communication

Team supervision

Timekeeping/reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Equipment operation

Traffic control knowledge

Job description

Company Description

DCSAM is a family owned and operated business with treating all employees like family at the core of our values. Our employees provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other commercial/residential customers across the entire United States. Employees receive generous compensation packages, employee engagement events & career development programs, just to name a few of the perks of being part of the DCSAM family!

To provide quality service, we need top-of-the-line employees. That is why we offer great compensation, awesome benefits, and a work environment worth bragging about!

Job Description

DCS Asset Maintenance is seeking a Crew Leader to conduct a variety of Highway Maintenance Services, as well as other related task. We are seeking a qualified applicant that will train in Highway/Roadway Routine Maintenance.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Clean and clear culverts.
• Mowing, and clearing brush from roadsides.
• Patching broken or eroded pavements and shoulders.
• Assist in storm cleanup.
• Fence and sign repair.
• Litter/debris removal.
• Emergency response.
• Operate equipment used in Highway Maintenance.
• Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, etc.
• Use power tools such as chainsaws, pole saws, weed eaters, backpack blowers, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of infrastructure maintenance and/or construction experience.
• Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License - Preferred
• Demonstrated experience planning and monitoring the work activities of field personnel providing highway construction and/or maintenance activities. Must be able to prepare timesheets and/or reports via hardcopy written documentation.
• Thorough knowledge of practices, materials, methods and equipment used in routine highway maintenance activities.
• Working knowledge of the Department’s Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other traffic control procedures for work zones.
• Working knowledge of the operation, repair and maintenance of equipment supplied by the Contractor and other equipment utilized in performing the activities defined in the scope of work.
• Ability to clearly communicate orally and written in English.
• Willing to possess a current Florida Department of Agriculture Commercial Applicator’s license with the categories of licensure in Right-of-Way Pest Control and Aquatic Pest Control. All insecticides and herbicides must be applied by, or directly supervised by, an employee who possesses a current Florida Department of Agriculture Commercial Applicator’s license with the categories of licensure in Right-of-Way Pest Control and Aquatic Pest Control. This will allow any position on the crew to have the license. Whoever is licensed must follow F.A.C. 5E-9, Licensed Pesticide Applicators and Dealers.
• Successful completion of an FDOT approved Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) advanced course and always maintain the TTC certificate or card on their person while performing work.

Additional Information

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Career Development
• Pay rate: DOE

DCS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment regulations. In the event an ADA accommodation is needed, DCS is happy to help all employees achieve gainful employment in an atmosphere where they are appreciated and respected. DCS offers subcontracting services to government agencies as such, candidates may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as criminal background checks, pre-employment, post-accident & reasonable impairment drug screenings, motor vehicle record checks, etc. as such, DCS complies with all federal and state regulatory guidelines including the FCRA.