Hydrovac Supervisor

Peak Utility Services Group; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Hydrovac is seeking a Hydrovac Operations Supervisor to oversee daily field operations, coordinate crews, and ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction across projects. You will manage documentation, scheduling, and equipment checks, while mentoring staff and upholding company standards.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in underground utilities, strong leadership and communication skills, and a willingness to engage with clients and contractors to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent desired.
• 3-5 years in underground utility industry.
• Experience overseeing multiple crews.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of supervised departments and optimize crew/work hours.
• Proactively manage business and provide management feedback on critical issues.
• Ensure safety, quality, training and standards with clients.
• Perform weekly field audits on crews.
• Inspect equipment daily and ensure proper walk-around checks.
• Complete all required paperwork for the company and clients.
• Develop leadership and maintain a skilled, motivated workforce.
• Ensure fleet policies compliance and optimize vehicle utilization.
• Order and track materials and supplies needed for day-to-day tasks.
• Keep yard and storage areas organized daily.
• Participate in industry forums to stay updated.
• Deliver continuous improvement in productivity, safety, quality, and cost.
• Mentor, coach, and discipline department employees.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 crews
• Three 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.