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CARDINAL CIVIL CONTRACTING TRIAD LLC; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CARDINAL CIVIL CONTRACTING TRIAD LLC is seeking a field supervisor to lead a crew of 6–7 in water, sewer, and storm installations. You will study blueprints, determine the best installation methods, and set pipes to exact slopes using lasers and levels.

You’ll operate heavy equipment while maintaining OSHA safety standards and QA compliance. The role emphasizes safety training, daily task assignments, and attention to attendance, with physical demands including heavy lifting and weather exposure

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years installing water, sewer, and storm in varied projects.
• OSHA 10/30 a plus but not required; confined space and trench safety training required.
• Physically capable of heavy lifting up to 50 lbs and working in all weather.
• Valid driver’s license with clean DMV.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a crew of 6–7 workers, assign daily tasks and track attendance.
• Study blueprints and specs to determine best methods for pipe installation.
• Use laser instruments and levels to set pipes to correct slope.
• Operate heavy machinery and ensure site safety per OSHA standards.
• Inspect completed work and support QA inspections.
• Facilitate safety briefings and enforce confined space and trench protocols.

Skills

Team supervision

Reading drawings

Heavy equipment operation

Grade and slope calculation

Safety enforcement

Attendance tracking

Education

OSHA 10/30 preferred

Tools

Pipe lasers

Grade rods

Transit levels

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Crew Management: Supervises a team of 6 to 7 workers, assigning daily tasks, tracking attendance, and handling worker training or career growth.Project Execution: Studies blueprints, specifications, and project layouts to determine the best means and methods for pipe installation.Grade & Alignment: Uses laser instruments, grade rods, transit levels, and other layout tools to ensure pipes are set accurately and to the correct slope.Equipment Operation: Utilizes heavy machinery (e.g., excavators) to dig trenches, lower pipe, and backfill the area after installation.Quality Assurance: Inspects completed work to ensure it passes all inspections and meets industry standards and engineering specifications. Complete all required acceptance testing.Site Safety: Enforces OSHA regulations, conducts daily safety briefings, and ensures confined space entry and excavation safety protocols are followed.Experience: 2 to 5+ years of experience installing water, sewer and storm in residential, commercial, public projects.Certifications: OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 a plus but not required. Confined Space and trench safety training is required.Physical Demands: Must be physically capable of heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, stooping, working in trenches, and operating in all weather extremes.Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with reading construction drawings and the ability to confidently operate heavy mobile equipment. Utilize site levels and pipe lasers. Calculate grade and slope.Valid Drivers license with clean DMV or crew member with a license.Bi-Lingual a plus but not required.