Stormwater Crew Leader

City of Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Wilmington is seeking a Stormwater Crew Leader to guide a field crew responsible for maintaining storm drains, channels, ditches and retention ponds to prevent flooding and protect infrastructure.

The role requires three years of heavy equipment experience, a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 90 days. You will supervise daily tasks, ensure safety, and train subordinates while supporting ongoing maintenance and improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of related heavy equipment experience.
• Selected applicants will be required to perform a heavy machinery skills test.

Responsabilités

• Field Supervision: Assigns daily tasks, monitors work quality, and ensures the crew adheres to all safety and traffic control protocols.
• Infrastructure Maintenance: Directs the repair, cleaning, and upkeep of storm drains, open channels, ditches, and retention ponds.
• Equipment Operation: Operates light, medium, and heavy machinery for installation of pipes; setting up traffic control; maintaining BMP areas; cleaning ditches.
• Compliance & Tracking: Maintains buildings, storm preparation and cleanup, safety meetings, public communication, and progress documentation.
• Training & Development: Coaches subordinate workers, leads safety tailgates, and assists with hiring and evaluations.

Connaissances

Supervision

Safety awareness

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Heavy equipment operation

Description du poste

One City. One team. One mission

We are looking for a Stormwater Crew Leader to join our team

The Stormwater Maintenance team plays a critical role in protecting the community from flooding, drainage issues, and environmental damage. By maintaining storm drains, culverts, ditches, and drainage systems, you'll help keep water flowing safely and reduce hazards that impact neighborhoods, roadways, and public infrastructure.

Our employees are part of a collaborative team that responds before, during, and after severe weather events to help protect residents, business owners and visitors, and restore critical infrastructure. Through hands-on training, mentorship, cross-training opportunities, and CDL development, employees gain valuable technical skills and have clear pathways for advancement into leadership positions.

The purpose of this position is to serve as a leader to Stormwater crews. This is done by planning work methods and procedures after assignments are given. These tasks include work site setup, work zone safety, traffic control, hazard observation, following procedures and guidelines, employee supervision, assisting with work, etc. Other duties include training subordinates, operating light, medium and heavy equipment and performing preventive maintenance.

If you enjoy solving problems, working outdoors, and making a meaningful difference in your community, you'll find purpose and opportunity on our Stormwater Maintenance team.

**Please note: City Council has approved a Living Wage increase, and the salary shown in this posting will take effect beginning July 1.**

• Field Supervision: Assigns daily tasks, monitors work quality, and ensures the crew adheres to all safety and traffic control protocols.
• Infrastructure Maintenance: Directs the repair, cleaning, and upkeep of storm drains, open channels, ditches, and retention ponds.
• Equipment Operation: Operates light, medium, and heavy machinery (e.g., dump trucks, vac con, sweeper truck, excavators) for the installation of pipes; setting up traffic control; performing cave-in repairs; maintaining and constructing BMP areas; mechanically digging and cleaning ditches; and screening and stockpiling soil and debris.
• Compliance & Tracking: Performs operational support by maintaining buildings, assisting in storm preparation and clean up, attending safety meetings and training, communicating with the public, and maintaining equipment, documenting project progress and maintaining environmental standards to comply with regulations.
• Training & Development: Coaches subordinate workers, leads safety tailgates, and assists with hiring and performance evaluations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

Minimum three (3) years of related heavy equipment experience.

Selected applicants will be required to perform a heavy machinery skills test that will be a factor in the hiring of this position.

Other Requirements

• Current driver's license

  • Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 90 days of employment

• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions including hurricanes, snow, and ice storms

• Ability to operate heavy equipment and lift heavy objects.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying materials and equipment.

• Exposure to traffic and active work zones

Who Thrives Here?

We're looking for dependable, safety-conscious individuals who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a team. The ideal candidate is willing to learn, comfortable working outdoors, adaptable, and committed to serving the community. Most importantly, we're looking for people who show up ready to contribute and grow.

Join a team where your work is visible, your contributions matter, and your career can grow. Help build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps our community moving.