CREW SUPERVISOR, SENIOR

Fulton County; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County's Department of Public Works in Alpharetta is seeking a Supervisor to oversee construction, maintenance, and repair projects across streets, drainage, water, and sewer systems. You will lead crews, ensure safety and compliance, and coordinate with multiple departments to deliver projects on time.

The role requires a valid Georgia CDL (Class B preferred, Class A may be needed for some assignments) and the ability to manage on-site operations while adhering to county policies and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; five years of related experience in construction/maintenance of public infrastructure or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver's License; some assignments may require a Georgia Class A CDL and/or endorsements; must obtain Flagging Certification within required timeframes.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of safety practices, county policies, and procedures; able to supervise and coordinate crews.
• Veterans' Preference applies; transcripts may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; conducts performance appraisals.
• Coordinates daily work activities; ensures safety and quality standards.
• Inspects work in progress; ensures compliance with codes and regulations.
• Prepares operational and statistical reports; maintains records.
• Receives and responds to inquiries from residents; handles complaints.
• Operates a service truck, dump truck, backhoe, and other listed equipment as needed.
• Performs general maintenance tasks and ensures availability of materials and supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

5 years experience in public infrastructure maintenance

Tools

Backhoe

Dump truck

Bobcat

Street sweeper

Bucket truck

Sewer flush truck

Tractor

Tamper

Chipping tools

Post hole digger

Measuring instruments

Job description

PUBLIC WORKS

RECRUITMENT IS IN THE FULTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

POSITION IS LOCATED AT 11575 Maxwell Rd, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by five years of experience in the construction, repair and/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; must obtain and maintain Flagging Certification within the timeframes established by the department.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

Must be skilled in the maintenance and repair of assigned infrastructure with knowledge of all associated procedures and regulations. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Veterans' Preference

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans’ Preference Policy and Procedure, please click here.

Examination

The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education, and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required at the time of employment for all degrees/coursework used to qualify for this position.

Purpose Of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to supervise, plan, and coordinate construction, maintenance and repair projects for County streets, storm drainage, water and sewer facilities and systems. Crew Supervisors are distinguished from Crew Leaders in that the former supervise a larger crew responsible for multiple projects. Essential functions are identical to those of Crew Supervisor, however Crew Supervisor, Seniors supervise crews responsible for larger, more technically complex projects in water and sewer, traffic signal maintenance, and similarly complex areas.

Essential Functions

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates work activities; prioritizes and assigns daily work activities; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; identifies and obtains needed equipment, materials and supplies for each project; demonstrates and enforces safety practices; ensures work meets quality standards; consults with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.
• Conducts on-site work reviews; ensures full utilization of personnel, materials, and facilities with concern for quality, safety, and efficiency; ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and specifications; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Prepares operational and statistical reports of streets, water and sewer projects, maintenance activities and general operations; submits records and reports to state and federal authorities as required; and establishes and maintains related files.
• Receives and responds to questions, requests and/or complaints from County residents, customers and the general public regarding assigned Public Works functions, projects and services.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a service truck, dump truck, backhoe, mini-excavator, bobcat, salt spreader, brush truck, leaf truck, asphalt packer, bucket truck, street sweeper, sewer flush truck, tractor, trailer, tamper, tapping machine, lawn mower, riding mower, edger, weed eater, chipper/mulcher, leaf blower, sod cutter, spreader, tiller, trencher, dragging equipment, chalk liner, paint machine, chain saw, power saw, hand saw, concrete saw, air compressor, pick axe, sledgehammer, rake, post hole digger, shovel, hand tools, measuring instruments, or twoway radio.
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, performing minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment, sharpening blades, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
• Gathers equipment, tools, parts, and supplies needed to conduct work activities: ensures availability of adequate parts and materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new or replacement materials as required.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, checklists, work orders, service tickets, notices, meter readings, vehicle/equipment maintenance records, or other documents.
• Communicates with supervisor, other departments, employees, customers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Performs manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and upkeep projects: lifts, moves, loads, and unloads materials, equipment, tools, furniture, and supplies; digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power equipment; shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; retrieves supplies, materials, tools, equipment and other items and runs various errands as needed; collects and transports materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite; removes litter, debris, and deceased animals from roadways and other county property.
• Follows established safety procedures: utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear; monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks/equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.

Additional Functions

Provides coverage during special events/activities as needed; responds to emergency/disaster situations as needed; provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed; and performs other related duties as required.

For Applicants With Prior Military Service

Leadership Under Pressure

Experience guiding teams in high-stakes environments translates into confident, steady leadership during peak operational periods.

Customer service under pressure

Maintains calm professionalism while resolving citizen issues, using military discipline to de-escalate conflict and deliver timely support in high-stress situations.

Operational planning and execution

Plans and coordinates daily operations, aligns personnel and resources, and executes tasks with precision using military-developed logistics and mission planning skills.

Adaptability and rapid problem solving

Quickly evaluates changing conditions, identifies workable solutions, and applies corrective actions with military-trained flexibility and situational awareness.

Team cohesion and communication

Builds cohesive teams, communicates clear instructions, mentors staff, and maintains morale through military-refined leadership and coordination.

Safety and risk awareness

Enforces safety protocols, identifies hazards, and mitigates risks grounded in military training focused on protecting personnel and equipment.

Technical and equipment proficiency

Operates, inspects, and maintains tools, vehicles, and field equipment using military-developed technical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Performance Aptitudes

Data Utilization

Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction

Requires the ability to perform in a supervisory capacity over subordinate crew leaders.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization

Requires the ability to overhaul, restore, renovate, construct, and/or rebuild equipment, machinery, or objects, requiring adherence to prescribed standards and specifications. Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of the same equipment, machinery, and/or objects.

Verbal Aptitude

Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to calculate principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning

Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning

Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, genetics, age, disability or sexual orientation.