How to hire a line crew supervisor

How to hire a line crew supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step line 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 line crew supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new line crew supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a line crew supervisor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A line crew supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, line crew supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents line crew supervisor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Line Crew Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Line Crew Supervisor		$6-24
   Lead Mechanic	A lead mechanic coordinates the teams of mechanics and ensures the timely completion of repairs. Lead mechanics supervise their subordinates, order mechanical parts, and inspect their work making sure that the standards are met... Show more	$19-35
   Equipment Manager	An equipment manager is responsible for monitoring the efficiency and optimal performance of the office equipment and machinery to support the business functions and daily operations. Equipment managers perform preventive maintenance on the machines and equipment, reviewing its licenses and service agreements, as well as look for product alternatives with minimal costing but deliver high-performance... Show more	$14-62

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Rules
   • Safety Standards
   • Customer Service
   • Assembly Line
   • CDL
   • Food Preparation
   • Customer Orders
   • Front Line
   • Food Orders
   • Unload Trucks
   • Quality Standards
   • General Maintenance
   • Bobcat
   • FAA

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all QC paperwork including towbar and equipment integrity checklists.
   • Coach and direct contract line crews on work methods, proper cover, proper PPE and accurate job safety briefings.
   • Major airline refueling include knowledge of FAA regulations in fuel operations and fuel capacities for several types of large aircraft.
   • Provide superior leadership and work quality while demonstrating attention to detail, flexibility and innovation in resolving problems.
   • Experience with forklifts, belt loaders, generators, GPU's, air stairs, scaffolding, etc.
   • Prune and trim trees, shrubs and hedges using shears, pruners and chain saws.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your line crew supervisor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A line crew supervisor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, line crew supervisors' average salary in south carolina is 53% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level line crew supervisors earn 72% less than senior-level line crew supervisors.
   • Certifications. A line crew supervisor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a line crew supervisor's salary.

   Average line crew supervisor salary

   $12.96hourly

   $26,948 yearly

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   Entry-level line crew supervisor salary

   $14,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 13, 2026

4. Writing a line crew supervisor job description

   A line 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 line crew supervisor job description:

   Line crew supervisor job description example

   **Freeport-McMoRan** is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world's largest publicly traded copper producers, the world's largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner.
   
   We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.
   **Description**
   
   Skilled worker in the electrical/instrumentation field whose duties include, but are not limited to the removal, repair and installation of electrical components and basic to intermediate troubleshooting.
   
   + Perform safe completion of routine and non-routine repairs and construction
   
   + Perform preventive maintenance, installation and repair of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation equipment (i.e. substations, power distribution systems, switchgear motors, motor controls, systems and components, process controls, instrumentation and pneumatic equipment)
   
   + Assist with troubleshooting of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation equipment
   
   + Perform other duties as assigned
   
   **Qualifications**
   
   **Minimum Qualifications**
   
   + Completion of an approved certified electronics, electrical and/or instrumentation program or minimum of two (2) years of experience or a combination of education and experience in industrial electrical and/or instrumentation repair and maintenance
   
   + Basic experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical circuits and connected equipment
   
   + Valid state drivers license
   
   + Must have minimum personal tools as described by the department tool list (or be able to obtain them within 90 days of hire date)
   
   + Able to perform the essential functions of the job at the time of the job offer with or without reasonable accommodations
   
   + Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.
   
   **Preferred**
   
   + Experience performing duties associated with the extension and cutback of power lines and various distribution service lines for the site, mine, mobile equipment and substations
   
   + Experience in the following areas: test, frame, and set poles; string electric power lines, install cross arms and anchors, replaces switches, and circuit protection equipment, etc.
   
   + Experience performing line and system preventative maintenance
   
   + Experience performing and maintenance of high or low voltage electric power lines and structures
   
   + Ability to work out of a bucket for long periods of time
   
   + Ability to operate a backhoe
   
   + May perform groundman duties such as gathering materials, running equipment, etc.
   
   **Criteria/Conditions**
   
   + Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
   
   + Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
   
   + Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
   
   + Work is performed in a mine or manufacturing plant which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
   
   + While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
   
   + Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy to heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workday
   
   + Must complete the pre-employment color perception as well as electrical/instrumentation assessment
   
   + May be required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation that includes weekends, holidays, and both scheduled and unscheduled overtime as business needs dictate
   
   + Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
   
   + Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws
   
   Freeport-McMoRan has reviewed the jobs at its various office and operating sites and determined that many of these jobs require employees to perform essential job functions that pose a direct threat to the safety or health of the employees performing these tasks or others. Accordingly, the Company has designated the following positions as safety-sensitive:
   
   + Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or
   
   + Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose "motor vehicles" includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel); or
   
   + Positions which Freeport-McMoRan has designated as safety sensitive positions in the applicable job or position description and which upon further review continue to be designated as safety-sensitive based on an individualized assessment of the actual duties performed by a specifically identified employee.
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability
   
   **Nearest Major Market:** Safford
   
   **Job Segment:** Instrumentation, Electrical, Electrician, Engineering

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5. Post your job

   To find the right line crew supervisor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with line crew supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit line crew supervisors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your line crew supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit line crew supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting line crew supervisors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   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 line crew supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect line 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.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new line crew supervisor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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