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Superintendent
Posted: 07/23/2026
Job Number: 58152370
Pay Rate: $35-37.50 / hour
Job Description
Do you have experience in utility construction or management? Utility Staffing Group is currently hiring a Utility Superintendent position in Knoxville, TN. Details for Utility Superintendent position:
- $1,500–$2,000 / Week (Based on Experience)
- Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire
- Weekly Pay
- Insurance Options
- Company vehicle provided
- Comprehensive benefits including 100% paid employee health and short-term disability insurance, additional dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and boot allowance once hired directly with client
- Fast start date
- Lead and supervise utility construction crews specializing in sewer rehabilitation, including pipe replacement, pipe bursting, manhole installation, and point repairs
- Manage field crews and subcontractors to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget
- Coordinate with project managers, estimators, clients, engineering teams, and inspectors
- Enforce contract specifications, safety standards, and regulatory compliance
- Oversee scheduling, staffing, equipment allocation, and materials procurement across multiple projects
- Maintain detailed job documentation, daily reports, and change orders
- Support QA/QC procedures and final project reporting
- Conduct safety meetings and promote a culture of safety and accountability
- Participate in client meetings and site walkthroughs as needed
- Minimum high school diploma or GED required
- At least 5 years’ experience in sewer rehab, pipe bursting, pump station construction or underground utility construction, with 2+ years supervisory experience
- Valid driver’s license with clean record
- OSHA 10 or 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification, Confined Space Entry, and Trench Safety certifications required (or ability to obtain)
- Strong technical knowledge of trenchless and open-cut rehab methods
- Ability to read construction drawings and utility maps
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with GPS/GIS software, Microsoft Office, and sewer inspection tools
Meet Your Recruiter
Eva Burleson, CSP
Staffing Manager
Eva Burleson, CSP Staffing Manager at Utility Staffing Group, brings expertise in utility sector recruitment since 2017, from onboarding to placing top talent in construction and skilled trades. She optimizes hiring for roles like grade foremen and pipe layers, fostering strong candidate-employer matches across multiple states.
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