CST Utilities – Utility Construction Leadership Development Program

Multiple locations

Summary description:

Daystar Directional Drilling, a CST Utilities company, offers a SkillBridge opportunity for transitioning service members to gain hands-on leadership experience in utility construction operations. Participants will work alongside experienced field leaders to develop skills in crew supervision, job planning, safety management, and project execution. This program is designed to prepare individuals for leadership roles within CST Utilities’ growing construction operations.

Job description:

• Assist with daily field operations and crew coordination • Support job planning, scheduling, and execution of utility construction projects • Reinforce safety standards and participate in safety leadership activities • Monitor productivity, quality, and job progress • Work alongside experienced supervisors to develop leadership and operational skills This program provides real-world leadership development in a fast-paced construction environment with a direct pathway to full-time employment.

Placement location will be determined based on business needs and candidate preference, with opportunities available in both Ohio and Indiana.This is a structured, hands-on training opportunity designed to transition service members into full-time roles within CST Utilities.Participants should expect to work in an active construction environment, including outdoor conditions and physically demanding tasks. Work schedules may vary based on project needs.CST Utilities is committed to developing participants through real-world experience, mentorship, and performance-based evaluation, with the goal of long-term employment upon successful completion.

Eligibility factors:

All Services

• Leadership experience or strong interest in leading teams • Ability to work in outdoor and physically active environments • Strong communication and problem-solving skills • Commitment to safety and operational excellence

Pay varies by location

Indiana

Typical pay $67K – $100K/yr

Median pay: $83K/yr

What First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers typically earn in Indiana — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.

Ohio

Typical pay $66K – $96K/yr

Median pay: $80K/yr

What First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers typically earn in Ohio — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.

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