Crew Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Position Snapshot

Lead a two- to four-person field crew that delivers high-quality parking-lot and roadway striping services across our Southwest-Chicago territories. You will run the daily jobsite—from truck inspection at dawn to clean-up and digital close-out—while modeling our core values of safety, precision and hustle.

Key Responsibilities

% of TimeEssential Functions

30 % Project set-up & quality control – Review daily work orders, load materials, lay out stripes, ADA symbols, fire lanes, etc., verify paint codes/stencil kits, and ensure compliance with the 1-800-STRIPER workmanship checklist.

25 % Crew leadership & training – Assign tasks, coach new stripers on machine handling, surface prep and clean lines, and enforce safety protocols (PPE, traffic control cones, fire-extinguisher and spill-kit checks).

15 % Equipment & truck stewardship – Conduct pre-trip DOT walk-around, drive the 16’ box truck to site, calibrate Graco striping machines, maintain daily inventory log and schedule preventative maintenance.

15 % Site documentation & customer hand-off – Capture before/after photos, complete digital job reports in Service Fusion, secure customer sign-off, and debrief the Ops Manager on punch-list items.

10 % Material management – Track paint/acetone usage, place restock requests, and keep shop shelves and on-board bins organized to franchise specs.

5 % Continuous improvement – Suggest process tweaks, identify upsell opportunities (re-stripe schedules, signage installs) and mentor future crew leaders.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years parking-lot or road striping experience (airless sprayers, thermoplastic or comparable).

• 1+ year supervisory or lead-hand experience—able to motivate and hold peers accountable on fast-turn jobs.

• Valid Class D (or higher) driver’s license with clean MVR; comfortable driving/spotting a 14–16 ft box truck.

• Working knowledge of striping layouts, ADA/OSHA markings, traffic-control best practices and paint chemistries.

• Proficient with smartphones/tablets for work-order apps, photos and basic e-mail.

• Able to lift 60 lb paint pails, work on your feet 8–10 hrs, and tolerate outdoor conditions (heat, cold, night shifts).

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• CDL-B with air-brake endorsement.

• Familiarity with Service Fusion, QBO or similar field-service software.

• Forklift certification, first-aid/CPR, or OSHA 10 card.

• Experience reading construction/architectural striping plans.

Schedule & Compensation

• Seasonal peaks: March – November; evening/night work common to minimize customer downtime.

• Typical week: 45-55 hrs, Monday-Saturday flex. Overtime paid after 40 hrs.

• Pay range: $28 – $34 / hr DOE + performance bonuses per completed job truck.

• Company truck for crew transport, uniform & PPE, paid training, and path to Operations Manager or Territory Crew Supervisor within 12–18 months.

How You’ll Succeed Here

Our most successful crew leaders are self-starting problem solvers who treat every lot like their signature. If you can lay laser-straight lines, keep a crew clicking, and hand a client a spotless final walk-through, we want to talk.

1-800-STRIPER is an equal-opportunity employer. Candidates must pass a pre-employment motor-vehicle and background check.

Jefferies Group LLC is a locally owned 1-800-STRIPER franchise serving Southwest Chicago. We specialize in professional pavement striping, parking lot maintenance, and ADA-compliant layout services for commercial, industrial, and municipal clients. We’re building a high-performing, reliable crew that takes pride in delivering clean, accurate striping jobs—and having fun while doing it. Led by a seasoned operator with a background in logistics and leadership, our team is driven by strong values, attention to detail, and long-term growth.

Company Description

Jefferies Group LLC is a locally owned 1-800-STRIPER franchise serving Southwest Chicago. We specialize in professional pavement striping, parking lot maintenance, and ADA-compliant layout services for commercial, industrial, and municipal clients. We’re building a high-performing, reliable crew that takes pride in delivering clean, accurate striping jobs—and having fun while doing it. Led by a seasoned operator with a background in logistics and leadership, our team is driven by strong values, attention to detail, and long-term growth.