Gas & Water Construction Supervisor

This is your opportunity to work for an Employer of Choice and play an integral role in our employee workplace culture. CFU is currently recruiting for a full-time Gas & Water Construction Supervisor to help lead our Gas & Water Construction team. This position directs and leads construction projects, workers and crews involved in the installation, operation, repair and maintenance of water and gas mains and the installation of electric and communication conduits. This position requires proven leadership skills, achieving results through team involvement and commitment.

CFU takes pride in finding people that align with our core values of Customer Focus, Ethical & Responsible Behavior, Innovation, and Employee Teamwork & Personal Growth and actively want to help maintain our reputation of being a trusted provider of utility services. The Gas & Water Construction Supervisor works under general supervision of the Construction Services Manager.

Interested applicants should submit completed applications by Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

Once your application has been completed, you will receive an email acknowledging the submission has been successfully completed. After the posting comes down, the hiring team will review all applications, and you will be notified either way if you are selected for further steps in the hiring process. Please ensure all contact information is kept up to date.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time FLSA Exempt position with pay range of $87,260 - $119,680. Starting annual salary is based upon individual qualifications.  
• Work schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm. Must be willing to work on-call rotation and overtime when necessary. Off-hour on-call responsibility is required in this position to help coordinate response teams. At times, requires working long hours in response to outage situations.
  
• CFU has expanded our employee residency requirements. Employees are required to respond to emergencies and must reside within 20 mile radius of Cedar Falls Utilities main office. Click here for new residency map.
• Full-time benefits package including IPERS retirement benefits, health, dental, vision and life insurance. Click here for more information on CFU's benefits.
  • Health, Dental, Vision (Single or Family) – Eligible 1st of the Month Following 30 Days of Hire Date
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Days, Bereavement Leave, and Flexible Days
  • IPERS and 457 Retirement
  • EAP Services Free to CFU Employees and Immediate Family Members
  • Educational Assistance and Professional Development
  • Employee Wellness Program and Onsite Fitness Center
  • Employee Recognition Program – Service Anniversaries
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer

• Supervises and coordinates work schedules and job assignments of Gas & Water Construction employees; assists and directs crews on emergency outages; ensures accuracy of timesheets and overtime work; provides technical and leadership skills for the locating of water, gas, electric and communication systems; conducts performance reviews; coach, counsel and monitors the work performance of employees to achieve productivity and maximum customer satisfaction; ensures employees have appropriate training and other resources to perform their jobs.
  
  
• Maintains equipment and tools in good working condition, answers technical questions workers may have about equipment and materials; coordinates work with contractors, plumbers and other vendors.
  
  
• Organizes construction job records for future reference and locations of projects; ensures safe and efficient working procedures and practices are followed on job assignments.
  
  
• Recognizes team needs by encouraging involvement and reviewing results; establishes work procedures and processes that supports company and departmental standards, procedures, and strategic directives.
  
  
• Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes positive relations with customers, co-workers and management.
  
  
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Five (5) years technical experience in appropriate field and demonstrated leadership skills.

Certifications / Licenses:

• Grade II DNR certificate for water distribution.
• Required to have good driving record and valid Iowa driver’s license.
• Must maintain a valid Iowa Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A.

Residency:

• This position requires an employee to reside within 20 miles of the Main Office Building at 1 Utility Parkway, Cedar Falls.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of: Iowa Utility Commission Regulations, Cedar Falls Utilities policies, procedures and safety manual; City, federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing utility construction; construction equipment, tractors, backhoes, utility map reading, and computer software applications.

• Ability to: Develop and motivate a team; direct the team in support of CFU mission and vision; read and utilize maps, maintain accurate records, utilize computer databases and software; carry out work assignments as instructed; maintain accurate records; communicate effectively orally and in writing in the preparation of reports and presentations; establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions:

• The physical demands described here are characteristic of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must occasionally lift at least 75 pounds, be alert to ergonomic hazards and possess the capability to climb ladders and/or stairs. The employee must also be capable of working in conditions with rough terrain, awkward/difficult positions and walking short distances. This job requires a moderate activity level.

Pre-employment physical and drug test required.