Crew Chief - City of Edinburg : Job Details

CREW CHIEF

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Crew Chief to oversee the completion of departmental projects and programs. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career as a Crew Chief? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!

This Crew Chief position earns competitive pay of $20.56/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity to work with construction equipment and industrial maintenance for you, apply to join our team today!

ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CREW CHIEF

As a Crew Chief, you spend your day supervising a crew, training new employees, inspecting work assignments, and operating several types of equipment in the maintenance or construction of public properties. Other duties include completing work orders, assisting with traffic control during scheduled events, and performing administrative tasks. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. This can include operating light equipment and a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and efficient manner.

When you are not out in the city, you generally supervising the work of others and providing direction to employees. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in operating construction equipment and performing industrial maintenance, and you find genuine enjoyment in what you do!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CREW CHIEF

• High school diploma or equivalent
  • Education Preference: Community college, vocational business, technical, or correspondence school certificates are likely sources.
• Three (3) years of experience in related field.
  • Experience Preference: One (1) year experience in employee supervision and in the operation of light, medium, and heavy equipment in a municipal setting.

• Must have a current and valid Class C drivers or a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from the Texas Department of Public Safety within the first year of employment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.

Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Crew Chief job!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you have the right skills in construction equipment and industrial maintenance to succeed as our Crew Chief, apply now using our mobile-friendly application.

Location: 78541

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.

Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.