Gas Construction Crew Supervisor
Job Type: Supervisor/Manager
Pay Range $47.38 to $54.49
Location Colorado Springs, CO
Date First Posted 6/27/25
Applications are being accepted through: 7/1/25
*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.
Gas Construction Crew Supervisor
This role presents a valuable opportunity to strengthen your leadership abilities, deepen your expertise in the gas utility field, and make a meaningful impact every day. As a Gas Construction Crew Supervisor , you will play a pivotal role in meeting operational goals by planning, scheduling, and coordinating work on gas infrastructure projects.
In this leadership position, you will oversee a team that includes gas apprentices, pipefitters, pipefitter specialists, and equipment operators. Your responsibilities will include supervising the installation, maintenance, and repair of gas mains and service lines, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, and proactively addressing any issues that arise in the field.
Emergency Callout and Standby Expectations: This position is designated as a first responder for emergencies. The successful candidate will need to be able to report to the nearest work center within 30 minutes and make living arrangements while on standby to fulfill this requirement. Standby will involve nights, weekends, and holidays. The successful candidate will be required to pull stand-by, overtime, weekends, holidays, and 24-hour call-outs as business needs demand. In addition, you will work in hazardous conditions and be prepared to work in inclement weather
Crew Supervisor Responsibilities:
Lead the gas construction crew in emergency response, gas leaks, renewals, or new installation of gas mains and service lines
Supervise gas construction crews and job sites, providing team members with technical guidance and job oversight
Ensure compliance with all gas laws, standards, regulations, and safety procedures
Inspect worksites and verify personnel, equipment, and supply requirements
Provide honest feedback to employees on performance, provide coaching, and conduct employee evaluations
Participate in and provide oversight, training, mentoring, and coaching for employees
Demonstrate computer savvy and technical aptitude to learn and utilize various applications and software programs, including documentation for the Asset Failure App, service cards, gas main as-built maps, the Visual Pipe Inspection App, and the Gas Clearance App
Prepare and complete reports, paperwork, and job packets in a neat, legible, accurate, and timely manner
Participate in and provide oversight, training, mentoring, and coaching for employees
Communicate effectively and regularly with customers, contractors, and employee stakeholders to ensure alignment and strong working relationships
Must be proficient in two or more programs of work (Leak Repair, 150 psi steel, DIMP Risk Projects, DIMP Main and Service Renewals, City and Customer Requests)
Experience Qualifications:
Must have completed a Gas Pipefitter Apprenticeship (DOL or NDOL), or offer a minimum of four (4) years of experience installing and repairing gas mains and service lines
The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching, mentoring, and training employees while developing and building an effective team
Operator Qualified (ROQ)
Proficient in natural gas emergency response
Demonstrated ability to lead a gas crew in at least two (2) programs of work:
Emergency Leak Repair
High Pressure Steel Distribution
Large Scale Main and Service Renewals
Individual Service Line Replacement
Licensing and Certification Requirements:
Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrake and tanker endorsement (or the ability to obtain one within the first 6 months of hire)
Heavy Equipment Certification
Plastic Fusion Certification; including Electro Fusion and Butt Fusion
Our Commitment to Our Employees...
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important - we prove it! That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.
Time Off - Because everybody needs time off to recharge
Vacation - New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
Personal Leave -3 days per year of personal leave
Paid Holidays -12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave - Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
Vacation Buy - Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
Pension Plan - Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you're done working? The Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
Medical - Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Wellness Program - Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
Dental - Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Vision - Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Retirement Saving Programs - Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare's Roth IRA and 457 plans
Disability Coverage - Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) - Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Life Insurance - Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Tuition Reimbursement - Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifying Public Service Employer - Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
ATTENTION :
All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.
Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.
Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind, including H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas (with or without OPT or STEM work authorization), or any other employment-based visas. All eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and work authorization must not be based on any work visa.
Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities' effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.
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Job Type: Supervisor/Manager
