Excavation/Dig Superintendent

Vortex Companies - Trenchless Infrastructure Solutions; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Income protection insurance

PTO

Job summary

Vortex Companies - Trenchless Infrastructure Solutions is seeking a Dig Superintendent to lead field crews performing excavation and utility repairs, including sewer and stormwater point repairs. You will manage daily activities, safety, planning, and quality, while ensuring compliance with OSHA requirements.

The role requires experience supervising field crews, reading plans, and operating heavy equipment. A valid license and OSHA 30 are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in underground utility construction and pipe repair.
• Experience supervising field crews as foreman or superintendent.
• Knowledge of sewer and stormwater systems and manhole work.
• Ability to read construction plans, specifications, and elevations.
• Experience operating excavators and loaders.
• Strong planning, communication, and crew leadership skills.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Excavation competent person training required or obtained before assuming responsibility.
• OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, and CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily field activities, assigning personnel and equipment to meet project schedules and production goals.
• Lead excavation, pipe point repairs, backfilling, compaction, and related restoration.
• Supervise manhole ring and cover adjustments and replacements, ensuring proper elevation and alignment.
• Direct clearing and grubbing, including vegetation removal and site access preparation.
• Review plans, specifications, utility markings, and site conditions before starting work.
• Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, deliveries, and subcontractors with the project manager.
• Monitor work quality and address issues before work is covered or crew leaves site.
• Track daily quantities, labor and equipment hours, materials, and jobsite conditions.
• Communicate progress, delays, changed conditions, and additional work to the project manager.
• Train crew members, set expectations, and handle performance issues.
• Ensure equipment is inspected, maintained, and operated by qualified personnel.
• Lead daily safety briefings and reviews of job hazard analyses with the crew.
• Enforce safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Verify utility locates and safe exposure before excavation.
• Ensure protective systems and inspections are in place.
• Serve as excavation competent person when trained; otherwise assign a qualified person.
• Maintain traffic control, barricades, and protection for workers and public.
• Verify confined space procedures are followed when entry is required.
• Stop work for unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Report incidents, near misses, and equipment damage promptly.

Skills

Crew supervision

Reading plans

Equipment operation

Safety leadership

Project coordination

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? The Vortex Companies, LLC delivers cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner and we’re growing every day!

We think BIG about solving the world’s toughest challenges in failing water, sewer and industrial infrastructure.

At Vortex, you will be surrounded with a culture that puts your safety first in all we do. If you like a fast-paced environment, a team structure that provides support, training, and development,

The Dig Superintendent leads field crews performing excavation and utility repair work, including sewer and stormwater point repairs, manhole ring and cover adjustments and replacements, and clearing and grubbing. This position is responsible for safe work practices, daily planning, crew supervision, quality, productivity, and equipment care.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily field activities, assigning personnel and equipment to meet project schedules and production goals.
• Lead excavation, pipe point repairs, backfilling, compaction, and associated restoration.
• Supervise manhole ring and cover adjustments and replacements, ensuring proper elevation, alignment, and installation.
• Direct clearing and grubbing, including vegetation removal, site access preparation, and debris handling.
• Review plans, specifications, utility markings, and site conditions before starting work.
• Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, deliveries, and subcontractors with the project manager.
• Monitor work quality and address issues before work is covered or the crew leaves the site.
• Track daily quantities, labor and equipment hours, materials, and jobsite conditions.
• Communicate progress, delays, changed conditions, and additional work promptly to the project manager.
• Train crew members, establish clear expectations, and hold employees accountable for performance and conduct.
• Ensure equipment is inspected, maintained, and operated by qualified personnel.

Safety Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety briefings and review job hazard analyses with the crew.
• Enforce company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Verify utility locates and coordinate safe exposure of existing utilities before excavation.
• Ensure excavation protective systems, access and egress, spoil placement, and required inspections are in place.
• Serve as the excavation competent person when trained and designated, or ensure a qualified competent person is assigned.
• Maintain proper traffic control, barricades, and protection for employees and the public.
• Verify confined space procedures are followed whenever entry is required.
• Stop work when unsafe conditions exist and ensure corrective actions are completed before resuming.
• Report incidents, near misses, and equipment damage promptly.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in underground utility construction, excavation, and pipe repair.
• Prior experience supervising field crews as a foreman or superintendent.
• Working knowledge of sewer and stormwater systems, manhole adjustments, backfill, and compaction.
• Ability to read construction plans, specifications, and elevations.
• Experience operating and overseeing excavators, loaders, and related equipment.
• Strong planning, communication, and crew leadership skills.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Excavation competent person training required or obtained before assuming that responsibility.
• OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, and a CDL preferred.

Work Requirements

Work outdoors in varying weather and terrain. Travel, overnight stays, overtime, and occasional night or weekend work may be required. Must be able to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary Range

• $85,000.00 - $105,000.00, depending on position qualifications, job related skills and experience, education, certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits - we offer a competitive total compensation package including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, income protection insurance, off the job accident insurance, PTO and more!

Vortex Companies, LLC and all subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, orientation, age, sex, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

We are a second chance employer.