Field Supervisor

Vannguard Utility Partners, Inc.; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + Company match

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Vannguard Utility Partners, Inc. in Altoona, IA is seeking a Field Supervisor to oversee underground utility locating teams, ensuring accurate, safe, and efficient locates across assigned territories.

This role provides leadership, technical support, training, and quality control for field technicians while coordinating with dispatch, contractors, and utility partners. You will enforce safety standards, participate in damage prevention, and ensure compliance with 811 laws and company procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• DOT pre-employment drug test and Drug-Free Workplace participation required.
• 2+ years leading a team of 15+ individuals or equivalent.
• Basic MS Office and ticketing software knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and evaluate field technicians; onboard new team members.
• Audit locates, handle high-risk assignments, investigate damages, and oversee equipment calibration.
• Enforce safety standards (OSHA/APWA) and PPE; lead team safety talks.
• Serve as main contact for contractors, utility owners, and homeowners; coordinate with dispatch on schedules.
• Review work orders, monitor productivity, and ensure compliance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Microsoft Office

GPS/GIS tech

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EM locators

GPS/GIS

Job description

Great Opportunity for Outdoor Work and Freedom!

Salary: $70,000

Job Type: Full-time, Salary Exempt

Schedule: Monday to Friday (10 hours + days, weekends, on-call)

About The Role

The Field Supervisor oversees the daily operations of underground utility locating teams, ensuring accurate, safe, and efficient performance of utility locates across assigned territories. This role provides leadership, technical support, training, and quality control for field technicians while serving as the primary liaison between field staff, dispatch, management, contractors, and utility partners. The Supervisor plays a critical role in damage‑prevention efforts and compliance with state One‑Call (811) laws, safety standards, and company procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Coach, mentor, and evaluate field technicians; lead onboarding and conduct field ride-alongs.
• Quality & Operations: Audit completed locates, handle high-risk assignments, investigate damages, and oversee equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce APWA standards, OSHA rules, and PPE requirements; lead team safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for contractors, utility owners, and homeowners; coordinate with dispatch on schedules and workloads.
• Reporting: Review work orders for accuracy and track team productivity and compliance metrics.

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

• Required Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred Education: Associate Degree
• Required License: Valid driver\'s license
• Preferred Certifications: Locator Certification, OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, or damage investigation background
• Screening: Pass pre-employment DOT drug test and participate in Vannguard\'s Drug-Free Workplace Program (Required)
• Experience: 2+ years leading a team of 15+ individuals or equivalent experience working in a fast-paced team environment
• Required Technical Skills: Basic knowledge and use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) / Basic understanding of ticketing software
• Preferred Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of electric, gas, telecom, water, sewer, and fiber systems; proficiency with EM locators and GPS/GIS tech Strong Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Driving: Sit and drive between 50-300+ miles daily in assigned district
• Mobility: Regularly get in and out of a vehicle, standing, walking, kneeling, and bending.
• Lifting: Ability to lift and/or move 50-150 pounds
• Environment: Work outdoors in all weather conditions, year round
• Location: Multiple field locations daily

Benefits

• 401(k) + Company match
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)