Underground Utility Maintenance Supervisor/Foreman

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.

• 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.