Senior Highway Maintenance Crew Lead

State of Connecticut - DOT Bureau of Highway Operations; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Highway Maintenance) at the State of Connecticut DOT oversees front-line crews in daily operations and emergency response, including snow and ice removal, paving, drainage, and roadside maintenance across District 3 on-site garages.

This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and compliance with standards, requiring a CDL and MEC, readiness for winter overtime, and the ability to manage crews and coordinate with multiple units.

Qualifications

• Two years of skilled experience in highway maintenance (state employee interpretation applies).
• Experience as a lead or crew supervisor preferred.
• Willingness to perform emergency duties including winter overtime.

Responsibilities

• Plans crew workflow and determines priorities.
• Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work.
• Establishes and maintains crew procedures.
• Provides staff training and conducts performance evaluations.
• Acts as liaison with operating units and outside officials.
• Requisitions materials and equipment for varied jobs.

Skills

Supervisory ability

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Knowledge of highway maintenance

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

The Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Highway Maintenance) at the State of Connecticut DOT oversees front-line crews in daily operations and emergency response, including snow and ice removal, paving, drainage, and roadside maintenance across District 3 on-site garages.

This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and compliance with standards, requiring a CDL and MEC, readiness for winter overtime, and the ability to manage crews and coordinate with multiple units.