Construction Crew Leader

Construction Crew Leader

Leads from the front, earns respect in the field, and takes pride in getting the job done right.

What You'll Do

You'll lead a crew responsible for maintaining and improving Fort Wayne's water and sewer infrastructure. This is a working leadership role-directing daily operations while staying hands-on in the field to keep projects moving safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct daily crew operations for water, sewer, and storm system construction and repair
• Oversee excavations, pipe installation, leak repairs, and infrastructure replacement
• Operate and guide the use of heavy equipment, tools, and jobsite resources
• Ensure all OSHA safety standards are followed, identifying and correcting hazards in real time
• Track daily work activity including labor, equipment, materials, and job completion reports

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct daily workflow and field execution for assigned crew
• Serve as OSHA Competent Person for excavation and trenching
• Support training, development, and performance management of crew members

What You Bring – Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years of heavy equipment or utility construction experience
• Proven ability to lead crews and manage work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
• Strong decision-making, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Certifications

• CDL Class A with tanker endorsement (or ability to obtain within 180 days)
• OSHA Competent Person – Excavation/Trenching (within 90 days)
• Confined Space Certification (within 90 days)

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Skilled in excavation, pipe installation, and utility system repair
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and understand construction methods
• Familiarity with work order systems, GIS tools, and mobile data systems
• Ability to read plans, calculate slope, and complete field documentation

Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne

This is a career where your leadership shows up in the streets, neighborhoods, and infrastructure people rely on every day. You'll have steady, meaningful work, strong team support, and the long-term value of City benefits-including pension and time off-while building something that serves the entire community.

Equal Opportunity Employer