Crew Leader (FT)

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Crew Leader (FT)
Department: Road
Starting Salary: $24.50/hour
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Posting Date: May 18, 2026
Closing Date: May 28, 2026

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting in planning, organizing, and supervising road construction and maintenance activities and assigned personnel.

Major Duties:

·         Supervises employees on construction job sites.

·         Supervises and instructs employees on work methods, procedures and standards related to their assignments.

·         Supervises and performs drainage improvements, including cleaning culverts, installing driveway pipes, and collecting litter from road and right-of-way.

·         Clears overhanging limbs.

·         Supervises work in progress.

·         Ensures compliance with Superintendent’s directives.

·         Detect/report necessary repairs and improvements.

·         Responds to complaints received by Superintendent.

·         Cross trains employees to ensure they can perform all departmental activities.

·         Operates heavy equipment.

·         Manage county issued p-card purchases.

·         Assist in maintaining all records pertinent to the operation of the department.

·         Report quantity of materials and supplies needed for department and SPLOST projects

·         Performs the duties of the Assistant Road Superintendent in his or her absence.

·         Ensures all equipment on jobs are used properly and report deficiencies.

·         Employee will be required to perform on-call and after-hours duties as assigned, including response during inclement weather events, emergencies, and participation in a regular rotational on-call schedule.

·         Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

·         Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.

·         Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class-A CDL issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

·         As part of the interview process, applicants may be required to demonstrate proficiency in operating equipment such as a dozer, skid steer, excavator, and/or loader.

Must pass a Background/Reference Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screenings prior to the start of employment.

To Apply: All applicants must complete a Habersham County employment application. Applications can be found online at www.habershamga.com.  Applications and a detailed job description can be picked up at the Habersham County Human Resources Department, Administration Building located at 130 Jacob’s Way, Clarkesville, GA 30523 in room 303. For more information please call (706) 839-0214.
Habersham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.