Public Works Field Leader: Streets & Infrastructure

City of Hopewell; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hopewell is seeking a skilled trades supervisor to plan, coordinate, and supervise street construction, maintenance, and repair work. You will prepare records, reports, and manage staff within the division, ensuring quality outcomes and timely completion.

You will oversee job tickets, procurement, and personnel issues, including on-call and emergency response. A valid Virginia license and CDL readiness within six months are required, with safety certifications to be completed within six

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with considerable experience in construction, maintenance, and supervisory work.
• Possession of a valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain Commercial Class‑B driver’s license within six months of hire.
• CPR, AED, Work zone Traffic Control, and VDOT Flagger certifications within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, review and participate in the work of staff to ensure proper completion of street and Right-of-Way projects.
• Maintain records, tickets, logs and prepare reports for management.
• Coordinate purchasing of materials, equipment, and supplies; manage stock and inventory.
• Recruit, coach, and evaluate division personnel; handle time sheets and discipline as needed.
• Schedule crew work, explain projects, manage workload, and ensure quality completion.
• Respond to inquiries and emergencies; work with other crews as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Manual skills

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Hopewell is seeking a skilled trades supervisor to plan, coordinate, and supervise street construction, maintenance, and repair work. You will prepare records, reports, and manage staff within the division, ensuring quality outcomes and timely completion.

You will oversee job tickets, procurement, and personnel issues, including on-call and emergency response. A valid Virginia license and CDL readiness within six months are required, with safety certifications to be completed within six