Crew Leader - Streets

Company: City of University City
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Title: Crew Leader - Streets Status: Full-time, Onsight Department: Parks, Recreation, and Public Areas Maintenance JOB PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to supervise and work in the construction, repair, and maintenance of City streets. Responsibilities include supervising and assisting a crew in completing assigned projects, including but not limited to street maintenance, sidewalks, bridge maintenance, sign maintenance, and equipment repairs. Work is performed under the direction of the Street Supervisor, who issues work orders and inspects work in progress and upon completion for adherence to work orders and accepted standards of workmanship. Crew Leaders are expected to complete routine assignments without detailed supervision. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are normal for this position, but not to be construed as exclusive or all­ inclusive. Other duties may be required as assigned. Supervises personnel and the use of equipment in the repair, resurfacing, backfilling, patching, and maintenance of streets, bridges, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage systems, sign installation, and street surface painting. Organizes and schedules all necessary resources required to accomplish job assignments and coordinate daily operational needs with the Plans, distributes, monitors, and follows-up on daily route assignments to ensure customers are serviced per company standards and Manages end-of-day check-in process, captures and communicates key services, safety, and equipment issues. Prepares written and oral reports for Conducts Root Cause Investigations for all injuries and incidents, ensuring consistent discipline and retraining. Performs other duties as required and/or Perform inspections of completed work in the assigned area of Receives and resolves complaints related to activities in the assigned area of responsibility. Leads, directs, and assists personnel with daily functions and operations of a work crew, including securing the necessary equipment, to ensure safe, effective, and efficient operations and completion of assigned projects. Ability to operate a variety of trucks, heavy equipment, and hand tools in the construction, repair, and maintenance of City streets and related Monitors and completes a variety of logs, documents, purchase requests, permits, and inventory tracking for materials, permissions, and equipment usage on all projects. DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or equivalent Between five and ten years of experience in performing related work. Some experience in the supervision of Labor Crews and the use of Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and service operations, including some specialized knowledge in the area the Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and how it relates to the hazards and safety equipment of the work. Knowledge of standard and common construction practices and methods related to the construction, repair, and maintenance of City streets and related projects Ability to understand and follow oral and written Ability to prioritize and allocate work Ability to read and interpret documents related to the construction, repair, and maintenance of City streets and related Ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisors, and the public to convey information and to receive work Excellent written and oral communication Physical strength and Regularly requires frequent standing, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and walking while performing certain assigned tasks. Valid, current CDL driver's license WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee will be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, inclement weather conditions, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, frequent standing and walking, and travel between locations will be required. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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