How to hire a crew supervisor

How to hire a crew supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step crew supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a crew supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new crew supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your crew supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a crew supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect crew supervisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents crew supervisor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Crew Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Crew Supervisor		$14-27
   Electrical Foreman	An electrical foreman is a professional who is responsible for supervising power linesmen and electricians in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical power lines or electrical systems. Electrical foremen conduct periodic inspections at a construction site to ensure that materials and supplies are available... Show more	$17-34
   General Foreman	Using their knowledge and expertise of all construction disciplines, a general foreman plans and oversees operations within a construction site to ensure that everything is running smoothly. They are typically in charge of conducting regular inspections, coordinating with engineers and architects, managing the budget and expenditures, supervising workers, and ensuring that the project moves according to the desired time frame... Show more	$17-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Procedures
   • CDL
   • Mowing
   • Payroll
   • Safety Standards
   • CPR
   • Corrective Action
   • Safety Regulations
   • Equipment Maintenance
   • Dump Truck
   • Safety Equipment
   • GPS
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Safety Rules

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and perform all excavations.
   • Maintain procedural hierarchy and chain of command.
   • Operate a bobcat and excavator to complete job tasks.
   • Provide technical support of all as-built data and field sketches to drafting.
   • Ensure pre-operational checks of firefighting equipment are in safe and working order.
   • Dig ditches and level earth to grade specification by using a pick and shovel.

   More crew supervisor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your crew supervisor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A crew supervisor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, crew supervisors' average salary in arkansas is 49% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level crew supervisors 47% less than senior-level crew supervisors.
   • Certifications. A crew supervisor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a crew supervisor's salary.

   Average crew supervisor salary

   $41,760yearly

   $20.08 hourly rate

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   Entry-level crew supervisor salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

   Average crew supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$60,129	$29
   2	Maryland	$49,166	$24
   3	Washington	$48,358	$23
   4	Oregon	$46,458	$22
   5	Minnesota	$44,435	$21
   6	New Jersey	$43,462	$21
   7	Arizona	$43,191	$21
   8	Kansas	$40,565	$20
   9	North Carolina	$40,188	$19
   10	Virginia	$40,137	$19
   11	Oklahoma	$40,008	$19
   12	Georgia	$39,197	$19
   13	New Mexico	$37,178	$18
   14	Pennsylvania	$36,786	$18
   15	Texas	$36,421	$18
   16	Tennessee	$32,976	$16

   Average crew supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Hill International	$58,645	$28.19
   2	Baker Hughes	$57,522	$27.65	7
   3	CLEAResult	$57,252	$27.52	5
   4	Rowan University	$55,962	$26.90
   5	Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority	$52,082	$25.04	1
   6	CJ	$50,679	$24.36
   7	City of Riverside	$48,687	$23.41
   8	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	$48,621	$23.38
   9	King County	$46,933	$22.56	1
   10	Foster Farms	$46,929	$22.56
   11	Arconic	$46,757	$22.48	3
   12	Gilbert	$46,698	$22.45
   13	Pilgrim's	$46,522	$22.37	9
   14	FleetCor Technologies	$46,499	$22.36
   15	Wsp USA Buildings Inc.	$45,448	$21.85	7
   16	Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation	$45,447	$21.85	1
   17	Grand Canyon West	$45,439	$21.85
   18	Ervin Cable Construction	$45,230	$21.75	27
   19	City of Reno	$45,167	$21.71
   20	Muckleshoot Casino	$44,740	$21.51

4. Writing a crew supervisor job description

   A crew supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a crew supervisor job description:

   Crew supervisor job description example

   Crew Supervisor - Stormwater
   S alary: $20.92 per hour - $25.62 per hour / DOQ
   Position Type: Full Time
   Close Date: Until Filled General Description:
   The purpose of this class within the organization is to oversee a crew and direct the daily tasks performed by that crew to produce a desired outcome. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences
   
   Minimum Training and Experience:
   Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in vocational or technical studies or related field. Requires two years working on a crew with increasing supervisory responsibilities or closely related experience.
   
   Special Certifications and Licenses: Commercial Driver's License - Class A
   
   Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
   Thorough knowledge of safe work practices, methods, materials, and tools used in stormwater system construction, maintenance, and operation. Considerable knowledge of and technical skill to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, new installation activities, and to analyze, troubleshoot, and correct faults in public environment. Working knowledge of the following: hydraulic principles, stormwater conveyance, detention, excavation principles and equipment, measuring instruments, pumps, valves, fittings, pipes; etc. Ability to read plans to install storm drain pipe and catch basin boxes. Ability to conduct stream restoration projects. Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Strong management skills including planning and organizing, problem analysis and decision-making, management control, time management, leadership, and interpersonal sensitivity. Good supervisory skills to train and evaluate stormwater staff, administer comprehensive performance standards, safety rules, policies, and procedures. Ability to research, understand and explain information in complex technical manuals, blueprints, legal codes, drawings, schematics, etc. Ability to maintain and assist in the development of accurate computerized maintenance records systems; ability to assist with input on division/department computer systems. Ability to adapt and flex to schedule changes as necessary. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines. Ability to maintain positive customer-focused relationships with co-workers, supervisors, agencies, the general public, and all other internal and external customers. Personally demonstrates appropriate customer service skills. Work is performed onsite. The incumbent must be present at work to perform the essential functions of this job Essential Job Functions:
   Supervises storm water crew and ensures quality customer service is provided. Responsible for shooting grade with transit level, setting up pipe laser to ensure proper installation, and reading grade stakes to ensure proper depth of pipes and catch basins. Oversees proper installation of gabion baskets in creeks or washout areas and retention ponds. Plans and schedules work assignments, including establishing performance standards for work crews, directing the utilization of equipment. Interacts with subordinates, tenants and the general public; initiates personnel actions, including counseling subordinates on work related problems, preparing performance appraisals, recommending disciplinary actions, submitting accidents and injury reports, scheduling subordinates for time off. Performs problem solving regarding requests and complaints from subordinates, employees and general public. Operates a vehicle; performs vehicle inspections; transports inventory to various locations, etc. Conducts equipment and vehicle inspections and checks to be sure that all work sites are safe and using their PPE. Oversees that all work is done correctly, answers any questions that the crew leader or crew members may have, and collects daily reports. Responsible for Storm Water budget. Operates heavy and medium equipment (backhoe, forklift, dump trucks, mini x, tractor, track hoe, and loader). Enters data into the computer system. Performs all other duties as may be assigned to meet organizational needs This Notice is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the job. This is intended only to describe the general nature of the job. A more comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and essential job functions is available on the job description. The City of Rock Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, political affiliation, disability, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), or age.

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5. Post your job

   To find crew supervisors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any crew supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level crew supervisors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   To find crew supervisor candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as constructionjobs.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit crew supervisors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new crew supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect crew supervisor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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