Area Manager

GridHawk LLC; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

GridHawk LLC is seeking an Area Manager to oversee a team ensuring safety and efficiency. Responsibilities include leading team efforts in utility locating and adhering to client requirements. Ideal candidates have previous supervisory experience and excellent communication skills.

Full-time position with benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) matching program. Candidates must pass a background check and drug test. The role involves daily interactions with contractors and involves working on-site across various locations.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of locating and pipeline technician experience.
• 2–3 years of supervising locating and pipeline technicians.
• Pass a background screening and a DOT drug test.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide direction to the team.
• Oversee daily scheduling of contractors.
• Develop plans to achieve daily production targets.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to read and interpret prints

Ability to teach proper techniques

Conflict resolution skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Company laptop

Smartphone

Job description

Company Overview

GridHawk LLC (https://www.gridhawk.com) is a premier provider of utility locating and other damage prevention services. Our mission is to keep communities safe by preventing damage to underground infrastructure. We provide full-spectrum outsourced asset damage‑prevention and mitigation services and solutions on behalf of utility companies. GridHawk is led by a seasoned team of utility locating industry executives who collectively hold a best‑in‑class track record for safety and on‑time performance. Also supporting our mission is an array of advanced technology, the centerpiece of which is our proprietary Keystone 811 ticket routing and workforce management system. We strive to build long‑term relationships with safety‑focused customers who expect industry‑leading service and performance.

Job Summary

The Area Manager is responsible for leading and driving employees within their team on key measurements: OTP, Efficiency, & Quality, ensuring the team maintains and protects their area of coverage and follows company policies and safety regulations. This position is key to ensuring that team members perform all tasks while complying with client and state requirements.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and provide the team with direction, focus, and support.
• Oversee daily scheduling of contractors and sub‑contractors.
• Route tickets to ensure optimized efficiency.
• Develop plans to achieve daily production targets and provide help if needed.
• Review prior days’ documents and reports.
• Review daily expectations and safety messages and adjust as needed.
• Audit documents.
• Ensure all documents comply with client regulations.
• Establish client quality assurance and resolve any problems if needed.
• Ensure all team members’ timesheets are correct and account for all team members.
• Provide expertise on all job tasks including locating, marking, and documenting pipeline locations underground and exposed.
• Dispatch and guide team members in their assignments, such as auditing, locating, verifying, and fixing problems for utility client’s plants.
• Engage with employees daily to ensure they have the tools, equipment, and support to do their jobs.
• Assist with continued training and proper use of equipment for new hires and existing team members.
• Work with Corporate Support staff to communicate needs for LOA regarding recruiting, training, development, finances, employee relations, safety, and IT.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned by higher‑level managers.

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret prints at a high level.
• Ability to teach and demonstrate proper techniques.
• Ability to resolve conflicts between team members.
• High School Diploma or equivalency (GED).
• Multiple years of locating and pipeline technician experience.
• 2–3 years of supervising locating and pipeline technicians.
• Documentation of excellent quality ratio within the locating industry.
• Pass a background screening (no violations within the last 3 years).
• Pass a DOT drug test.

Physical and Safety Requirements

• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

All employees are eligible to receive some form of company benefits. Benefits are available to regular, full‑time employees who maintain an average of 30 hours worked per week. Qualifying employees can enjoy paid holidays and PTO. Health benefits will be available the first of the next month following 30 days of employment. The 401k and matching program are available after the 90‑day introductory period.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Term life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan (matched by the company)

Tools and Resources

All employees of GridHawk LLC are assigned proper technology to perform all work‑related duties.

• Company laptop and smartphone

Compensation

Salary and bonus are negotiable based on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GridHawk LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employees have the ability to advance within the company.

Employment Requirements

To obtain employment with GridHawk LLC, candidates must complete a background check with no violations within the last five years and pass a drug test.

Job Type and Schedule

Job Type: Full‑time

Schedule: 10‑hour shift

Location

Work Location: On the road