Restoration Construction Crew Lead for Outdoor Infrastructure

City-of-Fort-Wayn; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Wayne is seeking a Construction Crew Leader - Restoration to supervise a field crew performing site, landscape, and concrete restoration after utility work. You will lead grading, soil replacement, and concrete finishing while ensuring work meets City standards and safety rules.

Responsibilities include directing daily workflow, training crew members, and maintaining records. This role requires a CDL Class A, OSHA Competent Person credentials within 90 days, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Four years of heavy equipment construction experience or two years of management experience.
• Valid Indiana driver's license; CDL Class A learner's permit within 180 days and progress to regular CDL.
• CDL Class A tanker endorsement for existing employees; tanker endorsement required within 180 days for new hires.
• Competent Person certification in excavation and trenching within 90 days.
• Competent Person certification in confined spaces within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the daily workflow of the assigned crew.
• Lead grading, soil replacement, compaction, erosion control and landscape restoration.
• Oversee concrete work: demolition, forming, placement, finishing, curing; manage asphalt patching as needed.
• Inspect sites for grading, drainage, compaction, and compliance with specs.
• Ensure safety and traffic control; act as OSHA Competent Person for excavation/trenching.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Heavy physical work

Communication

English proficiency

Math - slope

Problem solving

Leadership

Training/mentoring

Education

High school diploma equivalence

4 years heavy equipment construction or 2 years management experience

Tools

Windows software

iOS software

Work order management

GIS software

Mobile data terminal

Job description

The City of Fort Wayne is seeking a Construction Crew Leader - Restoration to supervise a field crew performing site, landscape, and concrete restoration after utility work. You will lead grading, soil replacement, and concrete finishing while ensuring work meets City standards and safety rules.

Responsibilities include directing daily workflow, training crew members, and maintaining records. This role requires a CDL Class A, OSHA Competent Person credentials within 90 days, and willingness to