Underground Utility Foreman: Lead Safe, Efficient Repairs

KLS Earthworks & Environmental; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage based on experience

Comprehensive benefits starting Day 1

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Safety-first culture

Job summary

KLS Earthworks & Environmental in Calgary seeks an experienced Underground Utility Maintenance Supervisor to lead field crews in maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of water, sanitary, and storm systems while prioritizing safety and minimizing public disruption.

You’ll coordinate daily activities, read utility drawings, supervise crews, mentor team members, and ensure work meets specifications. Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Job description

KLS Earthworks & Environmental in Calgary seeks an experienced Underground Utility Maintenance Supervisor to lead field crews in maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of water, sanitary, and storm systems while prioritizing safety and minimizing public disruption.

You’ll coordinate daily activities, read utility drawings, supervise crews, mentor team members, and ensure work meets specifications. Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential.