Crew Leader – CDL Required

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County is seeking Crew Leaders for the Solid Waste Management Department to lead daily field operations and support safe, efficient solid waste and landfill activities in Decatur, Georgia. This working leadership position requires a valid Georgia Class B CDL and a high school diploma or GED, with three years in public infrastructure maintenance or related work.

You will coordinate daily assignments, organize work, provide direction and training, monitor safety, troubleshoot field issues,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of experience in the construction, repair, or maintenance of public infrastructure or a related field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver’s License; some assignments may require a Georgia Class A CDL and/or special endorsements.
• Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a valid 12-month DOT Medical Blue Card as a condition of employment for some departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small crew in daily field operations and safety.
• Organize and prioritize work, provide direction and training.
• Monitor work practices, troubleshoot field issues.
• Participate in projects and may serve in the absence of the supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Field operations

Vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Georgia Class B CDL

Job description

Put your CDL to work with DeKalb County Solid Waste Management!

Salary Range: $21.39 - $34.44/hour depending on experience FLSA: Non-Exempt

This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

DeKalb County Government is seeking dependable, safety-focused, and experienced Crew Leaders to join the Solid Waste Management Department. Crew Leaders help lead daily field operations while working alongside their team to support safe and efficient solid waste and landfill operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CDL professional who enjoys hands-on work, understands field operations, and is ready to take the next step into a day-to-day leadership role.

The purpose of the Crew Leader classification is to lead a small crew of workers engaged in the maintenance and upkeep of public infrastructure.

This is a working leadership position. Crew Leaders coordinate daily assignments, organize and prioritize work, provide direction and training, monitor work and safety practices, troubleshoot field issues, and actively participate in completing assigned projects. Crew Leaders may also serve in the absence of the supervisor.

Within Solid Waste Management, Crew Leaders may lead and participate in solid waste processing and disposal, landfill operations, grounds and roadside maintenance, and other related maintenance and operational projects.

This position may operate or work around a variety of vehicles, heavy equipment, machinery, and tools, including dump trucks, backhoes, mini-excavators, skid steers, loaders, compactors, forklifts, excavators, dozers, tractors, trailers, and other equipment associated with Solid Waste Management operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; three years of experience in the construction, repair, or maintenance of public infrastructure or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver’s License; some assignments may require a Georgia Class A Commercial Driver’s License and/or special endorsements.

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a valid 12-month DOT Medical Blue Card as a condition of employment for some departments.