Expressway Maintenance Crew Leader

Examination Date

Week of February 16, 2026

Responsibilities

Directs the work of a crew and participates in the cleaning, maintenance and minor construction of grounds, facilities and equipment. Develops estimates of materials and personnel needed for jobs; operates riding mowers, dump truck, hand tools, weed and trim equipment. Applies seed, herbicides, fungicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and water using tractors and accessories. Trains employees to safely operate and maintain equipment; safety hazards include cutting blades, steep slopes, high-speed traffic, objects in grass, and toxic chemicals.

Assists in building road barriers, salt boxes, sand boxes and other equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Certifications

Must be licensed by the State of Ohio Department of Agriculture to use chemicals on vegetation and turf within 12 months of appointment and maintain said license as a condition of employment.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's License (C.D.L.) with a Tanker Endorsement at time of appointment, including the qualification to operate a vehicle with air brakes and any other endorsements required by the State of Ohioas a term and condition of continued employment.

Out of state residents must have equivalent license from their state of residence.

Promotional Qualifications

Must have been permanently employed full-time by the City of Dayton for 6 consecutive months in the classification of Equipment Operator II, Equipment Operator III, Grounds Maintenance Worker, or Tree Servicer I and be in a current pay grade below 119 (Wage), 29 (Clerical), or equivalent. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.

Notes

Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.