Supervisor Transmission Line Drill Crew

Job Title: Supervisor - Transmission Line Drill Crew (Working Supervisor)
Department: Operations
Reports To: Project Manager
Company: Cobalt Civil LLC
Location: Winchester IN (Travel Required)
Job Type: Full-Time
Effective Date: 5/27/2026

About Us:

Since its inception Cobalt Civil LLC has achieved notoriety within the electric and natural gas utility industries as a go-to provider of customized utility services providing industry-leading innovations techniques and products to serve our long-term clients needs. Among other services we provide municipal sewer and water utility services subsurface excavation job-site development land planning and improvement bolts-down installation maintenance and repair of civil works and towers for electrical utilities.

Cobalt Civil consistently delivers superior results and surpasses its customers expectations in both quality of performance and safety of delivery.

As our company continues to grow we are seeking a hands-on leader to support our underground utility operations.

Job Summary:

Cobalt Civil is seeking a dependable experienced and safety-focused Transmission Line Drill Crew Supervisor to lead and work alongside foundation drilling crews on transmission line and heavy civil construction projects. This position combines hands-on drilling support equipment operation and field leadership responsibilities while overseeing daily crew operations safety production and quality performance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in large diameter drilled shaft and pier construction including transmission line foundations substation foundations and commercial drilled shaft applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead supervise and work alongside a crew of 46 employees in daily field operations
• Assist with large diameter vertical drilling operations for transmission line and heavy civil foundation projects
• Coordinate daily work assignments and maintain production schedules
• Ensure all company safety policies OSHA requirements and site-specific procedures are followed
• Conduct pre-job planning safety meetings observations and assist with incident investigations
• Support equipment setup mobilization troubleshooting and daily maintenance activities
• Oversee drilled shaft and pier construction activities including layout excavation casing installation reinforcing placement and concrete operations
• Monitor crew productivity workmanship and jobsite conditions to ensure quality performance
• Read and interpret construction plans layouts shaft details and field instructions
• Communicate with Project Managers inspectors subcontractors and customer representatives as needed
• Coordinate materials tooling and support equipment required for daily operations
• Maintain daily reports crew documentation production tracking and time entry
• Train mentor and develop crew members in safe and efficient work practices
• Travel Monday through Friday to project sites as required

Qualifications:

• 5 years of heavy civil foundation drilling utility or transmission line construction experience preferred
• 2 years of supervisory or crew lead experience preferred
• Experience with drilled shafts caissons piers or large diameter vertical drilling operations preferred
• Knowledge of transmission line foundation construction and drilled pier installation practices
• Experience working around large drilling equipment cranes excavators and support equipment
• Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and terrain conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work
• Strong work ethic reliability and willingness to lead by example
• Valid drivers license required
• CDL or equipment operation experience a plus
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Ability and willingness to travel overnight Monday through Friday based on project needs

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health dental and vision benefits
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (if applicable)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within a growing company