Underground Utilities Supervisor

Houston TX

Description

MEMCO is looking for an experienced Underground Utilities Supervisor.   The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience, be timely, work well with others and can speak professionally to superintendents and management. The position duties and responsibilities are as follows: Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers. Cover pipes with earth or other materials. Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue. Cut pipes to required lengths. Install or repair sanitary or storm water sewer structures or pipe systems. Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels. Grade or level trench bases, using tamping machines or hand tools. Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors. Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing. Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools. Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators. Training to meet company safety standards. Work in a safe and efficient manner at all times. Must be able to plot plan view drawings or plan & profile drawings to include cross-sections, spot elevations, buildings, walls, fences, roadways, rights-of-way, underground utilities, tunnels, overhead power lines and other structures noted in the survey notes or on the record utility drawings. Calculate or determine project utility dimensioning, profile grades, route elevations, underground utility line elevations, underground utility line sizes and quantities of materials. Work willingly with clients, other staff, supervisors and principals.   Education & Experience: High School diploma or equivalent preferred. 2 plus years of experience in pipe laying & utilities roles required.