Underground Utility Maintenance Supervisor/Foreman

KLS Earthworks•Calgary, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KLS Earthworks & Environmental is seeking an experienced Underground Utility Maintenance Supervisor to join their Calgary-based team. This role requires a strong field leader with hands-on experience in underground utility maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation. The supervisor will lead crews to complete maintenance and repair work on existing underground infrastructure, focusing on safe execution, efficient troubleshooting, and minimizing disruption. KLS Earthworks & Environmental, established in 1990, is a leader in excavation, earthworks, and environmental construction across Western Canada, known for its safety, operational excellence, modern fleet, and skilled professionals. The company values employees who embody a 'Help First' attitude, stay 'Hungry', are 'Willing to Learn', and are 'Committed to doing the job right'.

Requirements

3-5 years’ experience as an Underground Foreman/Supervisor or Lead Hand in Underground Utility construction.
Strong hands-on experience with water, sanitary, and storm utility maintenance and repair.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing existing underground infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of City of Calgary Utility Specifications.
Strong knowledge of excavation, trenching, utility locating, shoring, bedding, backfill, and compaction.
Ability to read construction and utility drawings and understand grades and elevations.
Experience working safely around active underground utilities.
Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to respond effectively when unexpected conditions or utility issues are encountered in the field.
Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with crews, clients, municipalities, and the public.
Valid driver's licence.
Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and meet the physical demands of underground utility work.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise crews completing underground utility maintenance and repair work.
Coordinate daily activities, manpower, equipment, materials, and site requirements.
Oversee the maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation of existing water, sanitary, and storm systems.
Troubleshoot underground utility issues and determine practical repair solutions in the field.
Coordinate emergency and planned utility repairs, including watermain breaks, service repairs, sewer issues, and damaged infrastructure.
Safely coordinate excavation and exposure of existing utilities.
Read and interpret utility drawings, locates, grades, specifications, and project requirements.
Work around active and existing utility systems while minimizing service interruptions.
Coordinate with operators, labourers, subcontractors, municipalities, inspectors, and other site personnel.
Ensure repairs and installations meet applicable specifications and quality standards.
Monitor crew productivity and keep maintenance and repair work progressing efficiently.
Complete required daily documentation and communicate work progress, issues, and repair requirements to management.
Promote and enforce safe work practices, including requirements related to excavation, trenching, confined spaces, and working around existing utilities.
Mentor crew members and maintain a productive, respectful team environment.