Hydrovac Supervisor

Riley Brothers, Inc.; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Hydrovac in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a detail-oriented Hydrovac Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day field operations across main and service utility installations. You will manage crews, coordinate with utility owners, general contractors, and customers, and handle all work orders, sketches, and timecards.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and customer relationships, with accountability for meeting organizational goals and deploying corporate policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of experience overseeing multiple crews in Underground Utility Industry.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute day-to-day operations of the departments under supervision; optimize staff hours and assets.
• Proactively manage business and provide management feedback on critical issues.
• Ensure safety, quality, training and standards for company and clients.
• Perform weekly field audits on each crew and inspections of equipment daily.
• Complete all paperwork required by company and clients.
• Develop leadership and maintain a motivated, multi-functional workforce.
• Ensure fleet policies are followed and vehicle utilization is optimized.
• Order and track materials and supplies for day-to-day tasks.
• Keep yard/storage areas organized daily.
• Participate in industry forums to stay current with direction and technology.
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity, safety, quality, and cost.
• Mentor, coach, and discipline department employees to improve performance.

Skills

Multitasking

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Construction industry knowledge

Self-motivation

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Superior Hydrovac is a full-service turn-key hydro excavation company dedicated to providing world-class hydrovac services across a diverse range of industries. With a highly trained workforce, a fleet of state-of-the-art hydrovac trucks, and the most advanced tools and technology in our field, we offer an unmatched level of expertise and capabilities. From project assessment and planning to execution and cleanup, Superior Hydrovac is specially equipped to handle every aspect of your excavation project. We are continually finding solutions to fit our customer’s needs.

Position Title: Hydrovac Operations Supervisor

Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Classification: Exempt

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

We seek a detail-oriented, thorough, organized Supervisor to join our growing team. You will be responsible for interaction with the utility owner, General Contractor, and customers through all phases of main and/or service utility installation. This position is also responsible for all the necessary documentation (work orders completion, sketches, daily timecards, etc.). This person will anticipate internal and external customer needs and position the department to uphold the corporate vision, mission, and values. This person will be accountable for attaining organizational goals and objectives, deploying, and implementing corporate policies. Establish and maintains excellent customer relationships with all clients.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordinating and executing the day-to-day operations of the departments under his/her supervision. Optimizing and actively managing the work hours of employees and assets of the company
• Proactively manages the business and provide feedback Management on critical issues.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, training and standards of the company and each individual client are met.
• Responsible for performing weekly field audits on each crew, multiple audits each week.
• Responsible for inspecting equipment and tools daily for each crew and to ensure the proper walk around is being performed daily.
• Responsible for the daily completion of all the necessary paperwork required by the company and clients.
• Develops leadership, selects, and maintains a multi-functional, diversified, well-trained, motivated, and empowered workforce.
• Administers compliance of fleet policies and procedures. Provides leadership to optimize vehicle utilization and minimize life cycle cost.
• Responsible for ordering and tracking all materials and supplies needed to perform day-to-day task.
• Responsible for keeping the yard/material storage areas clear and organized on the daily basis.
• Participates in industry/professional forums to stay abreast of industry direction and new technologies.
• Delivers continuous Improvement in productivity, safety, quality, and cost.
• Proficient in the successful mentoring, coaching and discipline of department employees for the improvement of performance and preparation of additional responsibilities.

Success Factors:

• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Able to manage a team of employees and multiple projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Goal-oriented and organized leadership
• In-depth understanding of the construction industry
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project and experience with Project Management software preferred

Experience and Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent desired
• Previous Experience overseeing multiple crewsThree to Five (3-5) years in the Underground Utility Industry
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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