Crew Leader – Sanitation, Collections

City of Dallas

. Organize, prepare, and issue daily work assignments for crewmembers .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $26 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in heavy equipment operation, including excavators and roto booms, while providing leadership and training to ensure safety and efficiency in operations. Capable of managing work assignments and resolving issues effectively in a dynamic environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Heavy Equipment OperationSupervisory ExperienceEffective CommunicationPreventive MaintenanceRoto Boom Operation

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Hard Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationPreventive MaintenanceRoto Boom OperationExcavator OperationLoader OperationBulldozer OperationMotor Grader OperationTractor-Trailer OperationManual LaborRecord Keeping

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem SolvingTeam CoordinationEffective CommunicationCustomer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

City PoliciesSafety StandardsTechnical StandardsTraffic SignsPark MaintenanceStreet RepairInclement Weather Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Organize, prepare, and issue daily work assignments for crewmembers
Coordinate and delegate work to ensure successful completion
Provide leadership and direction to ensure safety and technical standards are followed
Provide on-site job training and ensure safe and efficient work methods
Resolve challenging issues and support escalated incidents
Perform preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and general equipment cleaning
Operate a roto boom to collect bulky brush items set out by City of Dallas citizens
Respond to citizen complaints and concerns
Perform other trades work as needed or assigned
Support forestry and park maintenance operations, street repair projects, and lake spillway gate operations and maintenance

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
Three (3) years of experience in heavy equipment operation (e.g., excavator, track/wheeled loader, bulldozer, motor grader, rotoboom)
Some supervisory/leadwork experience
Alternatively, two (2) years of experience operating a tractor-trailer plus one (1) year of heavy equipment operation and some supervisory/leadwork experience
Valid driver's license and a good driving record
Subject to overtime and/or shift work
Subject to inclement weather conditions
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work with heavy equipment
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods and in all weather conditions
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read charts, and maintain written records
Effective written and verbal communication
Knowledge of City policies and procedures, specialized equipment, lane markings, and traffic signs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits
Growth opportunities
Vibrant work culture