Town of Wytheville

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Job Title: Horticulture Crew Leader

ANTICIPATED STARTING SALARY: $38,054 to $53,870 Actual compensation will be DOE/DOQ.

DEPARTMENT: Public Works FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt POSTED: 08/28/2026

POSITION SUMMARY: The Horticulture Crew Leader for the Town of Wytheville performs a variety of

unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in construction,

operation, landscape, mowing, weed eating, and leaf collection. Works under the general supervision of

the Public Works Director and direct supervision of the Street Maintenance Supervisor, the Horticulture

Supervisor, or the Cemetery Supervisor. Exercises close supervision over assigned laborers and

equipment operators.

Job Description is attached. Please review the full list of Duties and Responsibilities.

ENTRY LEVEL REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school education or GED

equivalent and two (2) years of experience relating to horticulture and/or grounds keeping, or any

equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid state drivers license. Preferred experience: At

least five (5) years of recent experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair. CDL certification

or ability to obtain one.

Must Have The Below Basic Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance,

construction and repair activities. Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.

Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time under varying climatic conditions

and work a varied schedule sometimes outside of normal working hours as required.

Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions from supervisor.

Ability to work while adhering to established safety protocols at all times and comply with

Department and Town of Wytheville policies and procedures.

Ability to guide, direct, motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with

employees, other departments and the public.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for additional Required Minimum Qualifications

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must complete a Town of Wytheville Employment Application to be

considered for this position. Applications can be found online at

https://www.wytheville.org/employment. Applications are to be submitted to the Department of Human

Resources by email at human.resources@wytheville.org or in person at the Town Municipal Building.

Please submit a completed application including a resume and any certifications orspecial licensures that

relate to the advertised position. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with any questions

at 276-223-3321.

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The Town of Wytheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: CREW LEADER

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Department: Public Works

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Worker's Comp Group No.: 054

Effective Date: May 8, 2024

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of supervisory, skilled or semi-skilled work, and operates a variety of

equipment, in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, landscape, mowing, weed eating,

and leaf collection.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Public Works Director and direct supervision of the

Street Maintenance Supervisor, the Horticulture Supervisor, or the Cemetery Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises close supervision over assigned laborers and equipment operators.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Performs labor involved in construction and maintenance projects, often as part of a

crew. Examples include but are not limited to: Digs and backfills trenches and

ditches; assists in installing pipes; cleans catch basins, manholes, and sewer lines,

picks up paper and debris on public property and streets; clea s gutters, rakes and

spreads asphalt, or patches holes; and assists with setting up forms and pouring

concrete... including pavement cutting, ditch digging, and backfilling.

Performs brush and leaf cleanup, snow removal, trash and refuse collection, street

cleaning, mowing, weed eating, tree-trimming and other landscaping duties.

Operates light and medium-sized construction, maintenance and power equipment,

such as mechanized brooms, mowers, tampers, etc. used in Public Works.

Drives trucks of various sizes and weights and loads, hauls and unloads various tools

and equipment, refuse, gravel, sand, dirt, and other materials as may be used in

Public Works.

Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking

equipment and tools after use.

Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and

refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.

Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

Assists in the training of other employees to increase their skills, such as in the

maintenance, construction and repair of street and storm drainage facilities.

Complies with Department and Town of Wytheville policies and procedures.

Trains, and supervises employees as directed by their assigned supervisor.

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: CREW LEADER

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Ensures that all necessary materials, supplies, and equipment are available by

maintaining an inventory of parts and materials and obtaining necessary parts, tools, and

supplies from the storeroom.

Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by supervising and participating

in cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.

Oversees the safety of assigned maintenance workers and equipment operators by

instructing individuals in proper safety procedures and monitoring work in progress.

Assists in motivating and evaluating personnel by acting as a liaison between crew

members and other Town supervisors.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent, and at least 2 years of directly related experience,

OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Experience: At least two (5) years of recent experience relating to construction,

maintenance, or repair.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in

maintenance, construction and repair activities.

Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.

Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.

Ability to perform work under varying climatic conditions.

Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions from supervisor.

Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Ability to work while adhering to established safety protocols at all times.

Ability to comply with Department and Town of Wytheville policies and procedures.

Ability to work a varied work schedule sometimes outside of normal working hours, as may

be required.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other

departments and the public.

Skill in operation of the listed tools and equipment.

Ability to guide, direct and motivate employees

Special Requirements:

Valid State Driver's license required and must be maintained in good standing at all times.

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of

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