Sanitation Crew Leader: Field Ops & Heavy Equipment

City of Dallas; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Crew Leader - Sanitation to lead, coordinate, and direct sanitation crews across diverse tasks, including forestry and park maintenance, and street repair projects. This role ensures safety and adherence to standards while guiding teams through daily operations.

Candidates should have heavy equipment experience, some supervisory work, and a valid driver's license. The position involves overtime and exposure to inclement weather. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Three years of heavy equipment operation experience.
• Some supervisory/leadwork experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Subject to overtime and/or shift work.
• Subject to inclement weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, prepares, and issues daily work assignments for crewmembers; coordinates and delegates work to ensure successful completion; provides leadership and direction to ensure safety and technical standards are followed.
• Provides on-site job training and ensures proper, safe, and efficient work methods of crew members; resolves challenging issues and provides support for escalated incidents.
• Ensures, checks, and performs preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and general equipment cleaning.
• Operates a roto boom to collect bulky brush items set out by citizens in the City of Dallas
• Handles and responds to citizens’ complaints or concerns to facilitate prompt and efficient solutions.
• Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Supervisory experience

Safety awareness

Written communication

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Dallas is seeking a Crew Leader - Sanitation to lead, coordinate, and direct sanitation crews across diverse tasks, including forestry and park maintenance, and street repair projects. This role ensures safety and adherence to standards while guiding teams through daily operations.

Candidates should have heavy equipment experience, some supervisory work, and a valid driver's license. The position involves overtime and exposure to inclement weather. Equal opportunity employer.