Crew Leader: Highway Maintenance & Snow Response

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Castlewood (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a skilled crew leader to maintain Virginia roadways. You will operate equipment, manage maintenance tasks, and lead the crew during emergencies, with focus on safety, efficiency, and quality work.

Candidate must meet safety standards, read highway plans, and coordinate daily work. This role emphasizes leadership, manual labor, and reliable record-keeping in a field setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and orally.
• Experience supervising crew and coordinating tasks.
• Experience operating highway maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of safety rules and procedures (OSHA, MUTCD).
• Ability to read and interpret highway plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Operations: operate equipment for snow/ice removal and emergency response.
• Equipment Operation: maintain and repair equipment; train crew on maintenance tasks.
• Job Safety: enforce safety rules and use proper PPE; ensure safe work sites.
• Leadership: train staff, provide feedback, and may supervise in emergencies.
• Manual Labor: perform and supervise maintenance tasks; meet project deadlines.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a skilled crew leader to maintain Virginia roadways. You will operate equipment, manage maintenance tasks, and lead the crew during emergencies, with focus on safety, efficiency, and quality work.

Candidate must meet safety standards, read highway plans, and coordinate daily work. This role emphasizes leadership, manual labor, and reliable record-keeping in a field setting.