Crew Leader – CDL Required

About the role

DeKalb County Government is seeking dependable, safety-focused, and experienced Crew Leaders to join the Solid Waste Management Department. Crew Leaders help lead daily field operations while working alongside their team to support safe and efficient solid waste and landfill operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CDL professional who enjoys hands-on work, understands field operations, and is ready to take the next step into a day-to-day leadership role. The purpose of the Crew Leader classification is to lead a small crew of workers engaged in the maintenance and upkeep of public infrastructure. This is a working leadership position. Crew Leaders coordinate daily assignments, organize and prioritize work, provide direction and training, monitor work and safety practices, troubleshoot field issues, and actively participate in completing assigned projects. Crew Leaders may also serve in the absence of the supervisor. Within Solid Waste Management, Crew Leaders may lead and participate in solid waste processing and disposal, landfill operations, grounds and roadside maintenance, and other related maintenance and operational projects. This position may operate or work around a variety of vehicles, heavy equipment, machinery, and tools, including dump trucks, backhoes, mini-excavators, skid steers, loaders, compactors, forklifts, excavators, dozers, tractors, trailers, and other equipment associated with Solid Waste Management operations. This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations and work alongside the team
• Coordinate daily assignments and organize/prioritize work
• Provide direction and training to crew members
• Monitor work and safety practices
• Troubleshoot field issues
• Actively participate in completing assigned projects
• Serve in the absence of the supervisor
• Lead and participate in solid waste processing and disposal, landfill operations, grounds and roadside maintenance, and related maintenance/operational projects
• Operate or work around various vehicles, heavy equipment, machinery, and tools (dump trucks, backhoes, mini-excavators, skid steers, loaders, compactors, forklifts, excavators, dozers, tractors, trailers, etc.)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Three years of experience in the construction, repair, or maintenance of public infrastructure or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver’s License; some assignments may require a Georgia Class A CDL and/or special endorsements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid 12‑month DOT Medical Blue Card as a condition of employment for some departments

Pay

Salary Range: $21.39 - $34.44/hour depending on experience