The Role
Oversees utility locating operations, workload distribution, customer and corporate relations, staff performance, vehicle and equipment inspections, inventory, reporting, damage investigations, and difficult locate assignments. Mentors supervisors, manages disciplinary actions and reviews, maintains staffing requirements, and supports purchasing and IT activities. Requires leadership experience in utility locating, knowledge of underground utility construction, locate technician training, strong communication, computer skills, and willingness to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Area Manager, Locate will be responsible for performing the following duties:
- Oversight of work load distribution.
- Customer relations.
- Interaction with Corporate.
- IT and purchasing along with homeowners and the general public.
- Oversight of disciplinary action.
- Inspections of vehicles and equipment.
- Inventory ordering.
- Mentor Supervisors for performance improvement.
- Assist in damage resolution when necessary.
- Interpret all reports- i.e. PDR, audits and production.
- Assist in difficult locate jobs when necessary.
- Maintain force to load requirements.
- Performance Reviews for staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least eighteen years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Clean background check for access to restricted and/or controlled areas.
- Valid driver license with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to pass random drug screens and to remain drug free.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to locate.
- Ability to effectively perform a PDR or damage investigation.
- Ability to interact with all involved, the public, customers, contractors, utility representatives and all those under their direction.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels.
REQUIREMENTS
- Experienced in effective leadership in the locating industry.
- Excellent communications skills oral and written.
- Comprehensive understanding of underground utility construction and placement required.
- Successfully complete company provided Locate Technician training program and pass all required testing.
- Requires long hours when necessary. May require weekend and holiday work when necessary.
- Some travel maybe required including overnight stays and out of town assignments and or training.
- Must have above average computer skills.
- Three to five years’ experience.
Skills Required
- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Clean background check for access to restricted or controlled areas
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Ability to pass random drug screens and remain drug free
- Computer literacy and above-average computer skills
- Ability to perform utility locating
- Ability to perform PDRs or damage investigations effectively
- Effective communication with the public, customers, contractors, utility representatives, and staff
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Leadership experience in the utility locating industry
- Comprehensive understanding of underground utility construction and placement
- Successful completion of company-provided Locate Technician training and required testing
- Ability to work long hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary
- Ability to travel, including overnight stays and out-of-town assignments or training
- Three to five years of experience
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The Company
What We Do
Stake Center Locating is a market leader in underground utility locating services, specializing in high-risk infrastructure and fiber optic network locating. The company provides accurate subsurface mapping for construction and excavation projects to ensure safety and legal compliance. Founded in 1998, it helps contractors, developers, and municipal projects prevent damages during excavation.
