What is an underground supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become an underground supervisor

1. Explore underground supervisor education requirements

   Most common underground supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   34.3 %

   High School Diploma

   28.6 %

   Associate

   20.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific underground supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   CDL	67.07%
   Sure Safety	32.93%

3. Complete relevant underground supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New underground supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an underground supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real underground supervisor resumes.

4. Research underground supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage weekly payroll disbursement for contract employees.
   • Manage weekly payroll disbursement for contract employees.
   • Oversee the excavation of burying cable for Comcast.
   • Provide oversight and direction for the insulation subcontractor

5. Apply for underground supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an underground supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams