Underground Electrical Utilities Field Supervisor (Traffic Signals)

Job Description

Job Description

Build What Keeps Austin Moving

Join E-Z Bel Construction in Austin, Texas and lead a field crew that installs the underground electrical backbone for traffic signal systems across the city. As the Underground Electrical Utilities Field Supervisor, you’ll drive safety, quality, and productivity while mentoring the next generation of craft leaders.

What You’ll Lead

• Interpret TxDOT, City of Austin, and engineered drawings; verify survey control, grades, and layout accuracy.
• Set up survey instruments, identify control points, and confirm TBMs to validate installation alignments.
• Direct trenching, potholing, conduit runs, and ground box placements to spec; manage concrete crew activities.
• Operate/supervise saws, tampers, and excavation equipment; ensure safe use and proper upkeep.
• Enforce safety daily: briefings, pre-task hazard analyses, PPE, OSHA compliance, trench and confined space safety, and traffic control.
• Coordinate with inspectors, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors to overcome field challenges and deliver quality work.
• Oversee material staging, deliveries, tools, and equipment allocation for efficient site logistics.
• Track labor and production using HCSS on iPad; complete timecards, material logs, haul tickets, and daily reports.
• Coach Laborers, Operators, and Leadmen on technical skills, safety, and career pathways.
• Lead incident reporting and investigations; collaborate with Safety on corrective actions and risk reduction.
• Participate in D10 meetings; report progress and support the Superintendent with planning, scheduling, and documentation audits.
• Resolve conflicts in layout, schedule, or quality; maintain strong relationships with inspectors, PMs, and clients.
• Perform traffic control and flagging when needed to protect crews, equipment, and the traveling public.

What You Bring

• 5+ years in underground utilities with prior crew lead/supervisory experience.
• Expertise in underground electrical work, concrete, trench safety, and traffic control standards.
• Ability to read civil/electrical plans and specs; familiarity with TxDOT, OSHA, and MUTCD.
• Comfort with digital timekeeping/production tracking (HCSS preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30, Competent Person (Excavation), and Confined Space preferred.

Sign-On Bonus

This role is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus (taxed as applicable). Eligibility criteria, payment timing, continued-employment requirements, and any repayment obligations are set forth in the Company’s Sign-On Bonus Agreement and require execution of that agreement.

Physical Demands

Outdoor work year-round in all weather. Frequent standing, bending, and kneeling with physically demanding tasks for extended periods. Regularly lift/carry up to 50 lbs.; occasionally up to 100 lbs. with assistance. Work around dust, noise, vibration, moving equipment, open trenches, and active traffic with constant situational awareness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance
• 401(k)
• Quarterly bonus program
• PTO and paid holidays
• EAP and wellness resources
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Scholarships for eligible dependents
• Company events, community engagement, and quarterly State of the Company meetings

Tools & Tech

• HCSS
• Microsoft Office

Core Proficiencies

• Quality control
• Electrical/electronic systems
• Conduit pulling
• Reading electrical schematics
• Concrete placement and finishing
• Blueprint reading
• Excavation practices
• Grade control
• Potholing
• Surveying basics
• Traffic control
• Trenching
• Underground electrical infrastructure
• Utility locating

Compliance Notices

E-Z Bel Construction, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

E-Z Bel Construction, LLC participates in E-Verify, a federal system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees.