Construction Crew Leader

Construction Crew Leader City of Fort Wayne - 3.8 Fort Wayne, IN Job Details Full-time $29 - $32 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Operations management Construction safety management Heavy equipment operation CDL A Mid-level Performance management High school diploma or GED Team development Supervising experience Decision making Construction team management Implementation of OSHA safety standards Blueprint reading GIS software Pipe installation Training & development Underground utilities installation Confined Space Certification Construction workplace safety regulations Communication skills Overseeing training Progress tracking (project management tasks) Tanker Endorsement Full Job Description 515 E Wallace St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803, USA 29.00-32.00 per hour Hourly Full Time Construction Crew Leader -

Utilities Schedule:

7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | On-call rotation required 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