How to hire a field supervisor

How to hire a field supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step field supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a field supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new field supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your field supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a field supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A field supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, field supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of field supervisors.

   Type of Field Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Field Supervisor		$14-28
   Construction Foreman	A construction foreman is responsible for overseeing construction operations and determining the construction progress by monitoring plans and schedules. A construction foreman allocates tasks to the workers and ensures that everyone adheres to the safety guidelines and regulations, preventing potential hazards in the work area and avoiding construction delays... Show more	$20-37
   Electrical Foreman	An electrical foreman is a professional who is responsible for supervising power linesmen and electricians in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical power lines or electrical systems. Electrical foremen conduct periodic inspections at a construction site to ensure that materials and supplies are available... Show more	$17-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Quality Standards
   • Emergency Situations
   • Payroll
   • Direct Supervision
   • HR
   • Disciplinary Actions
   • Safety Procedures
   • OSHA
   • CDL
   • CPR
   • Punctuality
   • Field Supervision
   • Construction Projects

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage well site personnel and all lease operators, completing records, ensuring certifications and maintaining personnel data when require.
   • Project manage and monitor all print job requests via TRAC (RICOH web base job requesting and reporting tool).
   • Manage logistics and implementation of an experiential marketing campaign in a mall setting - including on-site management.
   • Operate vehicles and power equipment, such as trucks and trailers, mowers, snow blowers and power tools.
   • Have pipe, unlimite plate, and sheet metal certifications.
   • Operate machinery including mowers, trimmers, thatchers, and aerators.

   More field supervisor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the field supervisor job description is a good way to get more applicants. A field supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a field supervisor in Michigan may be lower than in Connecticut, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level field supervisor. Additionally, a field supervisor with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average field supervisor salary

   $42,894yearly

   $20.62 hourly rate

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   Entry-level field supervisor salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average field supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$54,138	$26
   2	Maryland	$50,742	$24
   3	Missouri	$50,092	$24
   4	California	$49,517	$24
   5	Louisiana	$48,867	$23
   6	Virginia	$47,965	$23
   7	Ohio	$47,753	$23
   8	Arizona	$47,310	$23
   9	Indiana	$47,200	$23
   10	Minnesota	$46,936	$23
   11	North Carolina	$46,702	$22
   12	Georgia	$46,431	$22
   13	Washington	$46,343	$22
   14	Massachusetts	$46,026	$22
   15	Illinois	$45,730	$22
   16	Pennsylvania	$44,316	$21
   17	Florida	$42,713	$21
   18	Texas	$42,683	$21
   19	Colorado	$41,525	$20
   20	Wisconsin	$41,241	$20

   Average field supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	PNM Resources	$70,223	$33.76
   2	SoCalGas	$69,569	$33.45
   3	PPL	$67,897	$32.64	5
   4	City University of Seattle	$64,713	$31.11	1
   5	STV Group	$64,445	$30.98	1
   6	Pella	$63,471	$30.51	9
   7	Eversource Energy	$61,024	$29.34	35
   8	HDR	$60,369	$29.02	4
   9	Dover	$58,827	$28.28	8
   10	Johnson Controls	$58,438	$28.10	49
   11	NRG Energy	$57,973	$27.87	4
   12	Stantec	$57,862	$27.82	92
   13	GPAC	$57,816	$27.80
   14	Ranger Energy Services	$55,477	$26.67	5
   15	Panasonic Avionics	$54,918	$26.40	1
   16	Advantage Engineers	$54,396	$26.15
   17	Baker Hughes	$54,331	$26.12	61
   18	Edison International	$54,193	$26.05	1
   19	Repsol Energy North America Corporation	$54,116	$26.02
   20	Thompson Technologies	$53,152	$25.55

4. Writing a field supervisor job description

   A good field supervisor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a field supervisor job description:

   Field supervisor job description example

   Responsibilities

   • Supervise food prep work while maintaining food quality, plate presentation and sanitation standards.
   • Verify that all portion sizes, recipes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures are maintained by kitchen associates.
   • Supervise all associates and food production in their area.
   • Partner with service personnel and restaurant managers to satisfy guests.
   • Maintain all kitchen equipment in full working order.
   • Maintain cleanliness and organization of walk-ins and freezers at all times.
   • Actively work to maintain food cost within parameters set by culinary leadership.
   • Effectively supervise proper breakdown, rotation, labeling, dating, and storage of food.
   • Perform opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according proper guidelines.
   • Perform other duties assigned.

   Qualifications

   • At least 3 years' experience as a Cook required.
   • At least 1 year experience in a Supervisor role required.
   • Ability to effectively communicate with others in a leadership capacity.
   • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
   • Attentive and detailed oriented.
   • Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.

   Physical Requirements

   • Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip etc. a variety of foods and liquids.
   • Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 lbs.
   • Standing and walking for entire length of shift.

   Who We Are

   Delaware North has operated concessions, premium dining and restaurants at the Green Bay Packers' Lambeau Field since 2012. At Titletown we manage The Turn, featuring Topgolf Swing Suites, and operate special events including seasonal sledding and ice skating.

   At Delaware North, you'll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it's in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there's no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

   Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.

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5. Post your job

   To find field supervisors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any field supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level field supervisors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your field supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit field supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit field supervisors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new field supervisor

   Once you've selected the best field supervisor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new field supervisor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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