Stormwater Crew Leader

City-of-Wilmington,-Nc; Wilmington (NC); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Wilmington, NC is seeking a Stormwater Crew Leader to supervise and coordinate field crews performing maintenance on storm drains, channels, and retention areas. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and quality, with opportunities to train staff and advance in a growth-oriented public works environment.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with heavy equipment, CDL, and a commitment to protecting residents and infrastructure from flooding and environmental hazards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum three (3) years of related heavy equipment experience.
• Heavy machinery skills test will be a factor in hiring.

Responsabilités

• Field Supervision: assigns daily tasks, monitors work quality, and ensures safety and traffic control adherence.
• Infrastructure Maintenance: directs repair, cleaning, and upkeep of storm drains, ditches, and retention ponds.
• Equipment Operation: operates light, medium, and heavy machinery for installation of pipes, traffic control, and related tasks.
• Compliance & Tracking: maintains equipment, documents progress, and ensures environmental regulatory compliance.
• Training & Development: coaches subordinates, leads safety tailgates, and assists with hiring and evaluations.

Connaissances

Field supervision

Infrastructure maintenance

Equipment operation

Compliance & tracking

Training & development

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

CDL (Class B)

Dump trucks

Vac Con

Sweeper truck

Excavators

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.