Crew Leader — Field Operations & Safety

City-of-Valdosta; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Valdosta seeks a hands-on Supervisor to lead a crew responsible for sanitation and street maintenance. You will supervise daily activities, ensure safety procedures, and coordinate equipment and vehicle usage on municipal sites.

The role requires knowledge of street maintenance, strong communication skills, and the ability to train and manage personnel. A valid Georgia driver’s license and 1–3 years of supervisory experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sanitation, street maintenance and vehicle and equipment maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of city streets and geography.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the operation of assigned tools and equipment.
• Skill in the supervision of personnel.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the work of an assigned crew of personnel.
• Ensures employee compliance with safety procedures.
• Trains, directs, supervises, evaluates and disciplines personnel.
• Transports crew and equipment to and from work sites.
• Supervises and participates in the mowing of city rights-of-way; operates a mower, a tractor with bush hog, and hand and power tools.
• Operates a tow and dump truck along an assigned route to collect refuse.
• Delivers empty trailers as needed.
• Operates a front-end loader or wheeled loader at the compost site.
• Coordinates the maintenance of assigned vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Responds to customer complaints, concerns and inquires; provides information and assistance and resolves problems.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance and labor work as needed.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Sanitation knowledge

Street maintenance knowledge

Vehicle & equipment maintenance

City streets & geography knowledge

Supervisory principles

Computers & software

Operation of tools & equipment

Personnel supervision

Problem solving

Interpersonal relations

Oral & written communication

Reading/writing & math at high school

Experience 1–3 years in related work

Valid Georgia driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Valdosta seeks a hands-on Supervisor to lead a crew responsible for sanitation and street maintenance. You will supervise daily activities, ensure safety procedures, and coordinate equipment and vehicle usage on municipal sites.

The role requires knowledge of street maintenance, strong communication skills, and the ability to train and manage personnel. A valid Georgia driver’s license and 1–3 years of supervisory experience are preferred.