Join Our Team
KLS Earthworks & Environmental is seeking an experienced Underground Utility Maintenance Supervisor to join our Calgary-based team. We’re looking for a strong field leader with hands-on experience in underground utility maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation. This role will lead crews to complete maintenance and repair work on existing underground infrastructure, with a focus on safe execution, efficient troubleshooting, and minimizing disruption to surrounding operations and the public.
Established in 1990, KLS Earthworks & Environmental is a family-rooted company and a leader in excavation, earthworks, and environmental construction across Western Canada. Built on a foundation of safety and operational excellence, we deliver time- and cost-saving solutions through a modern fleet and a highly skilled team of professionals.
At KLS, we value people who Help First, stay Hungry, are Willing to Learn, and remain Committed to doing the job right.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and supervise crews completing underground utility maintenance and repair work.
- Coordinate daily activities, manpower, equipment, materials, and site requirements.
- Oversee the maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation of existing water, sanitary, and storm systems.
- Troubleshoot underground utility issues and determine practical repair solutions in the field.
- Coordinate emergency and planned utility repairs, including watermain breaks, service repairs, sewer issues, and damaged infrastructure.
- Safely coordinate excavation and exposure of existing utilities.
- Read and interpret utility drawings, locates, grades, specifications, and project requirements.
- Work around active and existing utility systems while minimizing service interruptions.
- Coordinate with operators, labourers, subcontractors, municipalities, inspectors, and other site personnel.
- Ensure repairs and installations meet applicable specifications and quality standards.
- Monitor crew productivity and keep maintenance and repair work progressing efficiently.
- Complete required daily documentation and communicate work progress, issues, and repair requirements to management.
- Promote and enforce safe work practices, including requirements related to excavation, trenching, confined spaces, and working around existing utilities.
- Mentor crew members and maintain a productive, respectful team environment.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years’ experience as an Underground Foreman/Supervisor or Lead Hand in Underground Utility construction.
- Strong hands-on experience with water, sanitary, and storm utility maintenance and repair.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing existing underground infrastructure.
- Strong knowledge of City of Calgary Utility Specifications.
- Strong knowledge of excavation, trenching, utility locating, shoring, bedding, backfill, and compaction.
- Ability to read construction and utility drawings and understand grades and elevations.
- Experience working safely around active underground utilities.
- Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to respond effectively when unexpected conditions or utility issues are encountered in the field.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with crews, clients, municipalities, and the public.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and meet the physical demands of underground utility work.
What we are Offering
- Competitive wage based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive benefits package starting on Day 1
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing civil construction company
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- A strong safety-first culture where employees are valued and supported
KLS Earthworks Inc. is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
