Small Tools Supervisor

The Small Tools Supervisor is responsible for ensuring efficient and profitable small tools operations through excellent planning and execution of the work. This role provides mentorship to the small tools team while fostering effective communication with internal and external customers in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures.

Whitaker Holdings is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) family of companies with over 70 years of experience in heavy civil construction, underground utilities, and telecommunications. Whitaker Holdings encompasses multiple companies, including Whitaker Construction, DasCo of Idaho, Advanced Cable Technology, and Bighorn Traffic Services. Operating across Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, Oregon, and beyond, our companies are united by four core values — Value Safety, Embrace Ownership, Be Honorable, and Elevate Team — which guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we deliver quality results on some of the most challenging projects in the region.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to the list below.

• Perform and implement necessary inventory control measures to ensure field crews have all the essential tools to perform their jobs in a cost-effective manner.


• Prepare and issue reports as needed on physical inventories, loss, damage, or destroyed items to ensure accurate tracking, use, and care of the company’s small tool assets and supplies.


• Maintain effective interaction and communication with project and equipment teams to ensure work is accomplished efficiently and that the company remains the low-cost producer.


• Coordinate delivery of services with field teams to assist in the timely and profitable completion of projects.


• Develop and maintain good relationships with the company’s suppliers to ensure timely delivery of appropriate items at competitive prices.


• Facilitate availability of supplies and tools to meet construction, maintenance, and other schedules, assisting operations in meeting their goals in a cost-effective and efficient manner.


• Ensure all operations performed by small tools employees are performed safely and in an environmentally responsible way, and support safety matrix requirements.


• Develop and mentor small tools employees to ensure proper engagement of team members.


• Abide by the company’s core values daily.


• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.


• CDL preferred.


• Minimum of 5 or more years of progressive experience in inventory and purchasing small tools, preferably in a heavy civil environment.


• Strong knowledge of inventory management practices.


• Knowledge and understanding of employee development.


• Ability to work effectively in a high-production environment.


• Demonstrated decision-making skills.


• Excellent leadership skills.


• Excellent supervisory, communication, and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.


• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.


• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.


• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.


• Ability to talk and hear.

Whitaker Construction offers an exceptional benefits package including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company – All employees have ownership in the company and its success.


• Competitive wages.


• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance.


• 401K and Match.


• Paid Holidays.


• Paid Personal Days.


• Quarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing).


• Referral Bonuses.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer.

Whitaker Construction is an “equal opportunity employer.” Whitaker will not discriminate and will take “affirmative action” measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.