Parks Construction Crew Supervisor

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Parks Construction Crew Supervisor

Salary

$28.67 - $31.54 Hourly

Location

Asheville, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-01786

Department

Asheville Parks and Recreation

Division

Asset Management

Opening Date

01/06/2026

Closing Date

2/2/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Description

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Summary

This posting has been updated to include educational equivalency and is now open to external applicants.

Previous applicants need not reapply.

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Parks Construction Crew Supervisor in the Parks & Recreation department. The Parks & Recreation department is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and stewardship of City parks, greenways, and public spaces. This position provides first-level supervision of construction and maintenance crews supporting City park infrastructure.

Purpose of Classification:

Provides first-level supervision of a crew engaged in daily operations, maintenance, and repair of City parks, greenways, and infrastructure. This role provides leadership in planning, scheduling, and quality assurance to ensure work is delivered efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulations.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is a single level classification.

Other Things to Know:

Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M ay be called in to respond to winter weather events or natural disaster clean-up.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises and evaluates assigned staff by providing direction, setting work priorities, coaching performance, and conducting appraisals; recommends hiring, discipline, and development actions in accordance with City policies.

Allocates resources, ensuring adherence to established procedures.

Plans, organizes, and allocates crew assignments, equipment, and materials to ensure timely and efficient project completion; adjusts schedules in response to weather, emergencies, or operational priorities.

Authors, issues, and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs) for assigned work; ensures staff are trained and certified in required methods; audits field practices to maintain compliance with regulations and City standards.

Monitors and inspects work sites to verify quality, safety, and efficiency; enforces compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and environmental standards; initiates corrective action when deficiencies are identified.

Forecasts and manages equipment, materials, and supplies needed to support crew operations; initiates procurement requests and tracks inventory levels to ensure work readiness.

Directs and verifies safe operation, preventative maintenance, and readiness of tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment such as excavators, tractors, boom mowers, trailers, etc.; coordinates repairs with Fleet Services and removes from service unsafe assets.

Leads incident prevention and response by conducting job hazard analyses (JHAs), facilitating safety meetings, and investigating near-misses and incidents; implements corrective measures to prevent recurrence.

Responds to emergencies by deploying resources to mitigate hazards, restore services, and protect public safety; serves as on-site incident lead for coordination with Risk, Public Safety, and other responding departments; assigns crews for after-hours or on-call duties as needed.

Compiles and reports crew productivity, costs, safety performance, and quality metrics to management; recommends process improvements and budget needs based on documented data.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree in Construction Management, Facilities Maintenance, Natural Resources Management, or a related field. Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted.

Five (5) years of experience in heavy equipment operation, including one (1) year of lead or supervisory responsibility.

In lieu of an Associate's Degree, a High School Diploma or GED with seven (7) years of experience in Construction Management, Facilities Maintenance, Natural Resources Management, or a related field may be substituted.

Required License or Certifications:

Valid state driver's license.

Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.

North Carolina Pesticide Applicator's License or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Preferred:

Experience supervising crews in construction, maintenance, or grounds operations.

Experience with safety program administration (JHAs, incident investigations, OSHA compliance).

Prior budget or inventory management responsibility.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization: Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret crew production, cost, and safety data; applies findings to resource allocation and continuous improvement.

Human Interaction: Ability to lead, evaluate, and develop staff; resolve conflicts; and communicate priorities to employees, contractors, and the public.

Equipment Utilization: Ability to operate and oversee safe use of heavy equipment, vehicles, and tools; ability to recognize and act on unsafe conditions.

Verbal Aptitude: Ability to communicate work plans, SOPs, and safety expectations to staff and stakeholders clearly and effectively.

Mathematical Aptitude: Ability to prepare cost estimates, calculate material quantities, and track performance metrics.

Functional Reasoning: Ability to assess site conditions, determine corrective actions, and prioritize tasks to maximize efficiency and safety.

Situational Reasoning: Ability to respond to emergencies, adapt schedules, and exercise judgment when faced with unplanned conditions.

ADA Compliance:

Physical Ability: Tasks require moderate physical effort including climbing, bending, standing, and lifting materials up to 50 pounds; extended outdoor activity may be required.

Sensory Requirements: Requires the ability to perceive visual, auditory, and environmental hazards; ability to communicate effectively in the field.

Environmental Factors: Work may be performed outdoors in conditions involving exposure to dust, dirt, pollen, noise, traffic hazards, temperature extremes, pesticides, and moving machinery.

Some positions may require a fingerprint-based SBI background check after a conditional offer and before your start date; HR will provide instructions if applicable.

For benefits-eligible positions, explore our full benefits at AshevilleBenefits.com .

About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity.

The City's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants will be assured of fair treatment in all aspects of recruitment and selection without regard to a person's age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, genetic information,or disability, except where certain physical and mental requirements are Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ). The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

To view our comprehensive benefits package, click here (https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/) .

Select your highest level of education:

High School/GED

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree

Doctorate

How many years of relevant experience do you have in heavy equipment operation?

Less than 1 year

1 - 3 years

3 - 5 years

5 - 7 years

7 or more years

How many years of experience do you have in management or supervision?

I have no experience in Management or Supervision

I have less than one year of experience in Management or Supervision

I have 1 to 3 years of experience.

I have 3 to 5 years of experience.

I have 5 to 10 years of experience.

I over 10 years of experience.

Do you have a valid driver's license?

I do not have a current driving license of any kind.

I do possess a current valid driver's license (Standard License)

I do possess a current valid Class B CDL driver's license with endorsements

I do possess a current valid Class A CDL driver's license with endorsements

I do not have a current CDL license, but I can attain one in the next 6 months.

Do you have a North Carolina Pesticide Applicator's License?

Yes.

No, but I can attain one within 90 days of hire.

No, and I cannot attain one within 90 days of hire.

Required Question

Employer

City of Asheville

Address

City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802

Phone

828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE

Website

http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs

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