What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underground Field Supervisor position at Team Kline?
Reports To: Heartland Underground Solutions (HUS) Manager
Direct Reports: HUS Underground Department employees
Join the Kline Team – Where You’re Not Just an Employee, You’re an Owner!
At Team Kline, we believe in creating a workplace where YOU truly belong. When you join us, you become an employee owner, sharing in our success as we continue to grow and thrive. Since our humble beginnings in 2004, starting from a Des Moines garage, we’ve grown to over 400 team members across five locations: Des Moines, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Omaha, and Kansas City. We’ve expanded our services to include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more, opening exciting new opportunities for growth and advancement!
We are currently looking for a skilled Underground Field Supervisor to join our team and oversee daily operations in the field, ensuring our underground utility projects run smoothly and efficiently. In this role, you will lead a team, manage resources, monitor progress, and ensure safety standards are met while delivering exceptional service to our clients. Your expertise will be vital in maintaining quality control, ensuring timelines are met, and keeping projects on budget.
If you’re passionate about underground utilities and construction, and ready to take your career to the next level with a company that values ownership and growth, we want to hear from you!
Job Summary:The Heartland Underground Field Supervisor is responsible for embodying the core values of Heartland Underground Solutions. This role is responsible for overseeing and managing all operations within a designated field area, including leading multiply teams of field workers, ensuring tasks are completed according to company policies and procedures, maintaining quality standards, resolving issues in the field, and communicating effectively with both the team and upper management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the ordering of job materials and necessary blueprints for projects.
- Resolve issues related to work procedures, complaints, and construction.
- Daily interaction with employees.
- Set clear goals and expectations for foremen and apprentices.
- Update job information and communicate with Project Manager to maintain project timelines.
- Ensure adherence to safety standards and emergency management on-site.
- Conduct site inspections to ensure quality and compliance.
- Delegate tasks effectively and maintain accountability for all inventory, including machinery and tools.
- Oversee field site visits and coordinate with Project Manager on change orders.
- Recommend and approve promotions, discipline, and compensation adjustments.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of electrical underground experience; management experience preferred but not required.
- Must be able to be insured under company vehicle insurance policy.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Capable of working in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and rain.
- Stamina to stand, walk, and operate equipment for extended periods.
- Willingness to travel to various job sites as needed.
Work Environment:
- Outdoor:
- Primarily outdoor work, often in challenging weather conditions.
- Exposure to construction sites with varying levels of noise, dust, and heavy equipment operation.
- Frequent interaction with crew members, subcontractors, and other site personnel.
Safety Requirements:
- Comply with OSHA safety guidelines and wear PPE as needed.
- Report hazards and follow safe work practices.
Why Join Team Kline?
We don’t just offer a job; we offer a chance to grow with a company that treats you like family. Here’s what’s waiting for you:
- Benefits Galore: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, plus life and disability coverage.
- Financial Security: 401k with company match, plus an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—because here, you own a piece of the company.
- Paid Time Off: Generous paid holidays, PTO, and paid time off to relax and recharge.
- Training & Growth: Accredited on-site apprenticeship schooling and career development opportunities.
- Fun Perks: Company outings, opportunities to win cash prizes, and a team environment like no other.
- For Qualifying Employees: A Company Vehicle & Fuel Card.
*Pay based on experience*
