Area Manager

GridHawk; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

GridHawk is seeking an Area Manager in Montgomery, Alabama, responsible for leading a team in utility locating services. The role emphasizes compliance with safety regulations and effective communication while ensuring the team meets performance targets.

Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and a strong background in utility locating. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of experience as a locating and pipeline technician.
• Supervising experience (2-3 years preferred) of locating and pipeline technicians.
• Documentation of excellent quality ratio within the locating industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide team direction, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Oversee scheduling and daily operations of contractors.
• Ensure team members have necessary tools and support.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to read and interpret prints

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)

Job description

Reports to

Director of Operations

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 the following key measurements: OTP, Efficiency, & Quality, ensuring the team is maintaining and protecting their area of coverage and following company policies and safety regulations. This position is a key component to ensure that team members are performing all tasks while complying with client and state requirements.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Leading and providing the team with direction, focus, and support.
• Oversee daily scheduling of contractors and subcontractors.
• Route tickets to ensure optimized efficiency.
• Game plan to achieve daily production targets, provide help if needed.
• Review prior day’s documents and reports.
• Review daily expectations and safety messages and adjust as needed.
• Ensuring all documents correctly comply with client’s regulations.
• Establish client quality assurance (resolve any problems if needed).
• Ensure all team members timesheets are correct and team members are accounted for.
• Provide expertise on all job tasks including observing, 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.
• Engaging with your employees daily to ensure they have the tools, equipment and support to do their jobs.
• Assist with the continued training and proper use of equipment for all new hires and existing team members.
• Work with the Corporate Support staff to communicate needs for their LOA regarding but not limited to recruiting, training, development, finances, employee relations, safety, and IT.
• Other duties as needed and assigned by higher level managers.

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Excellent communication skills needed.
• Ability to read and interrupt prints at a high level.
• Ability to teach and demonstrate proper techniques.
• Ability to resolve conflict between team members.
• High School Diploma or equivalency (GED).
• Multiple years locating and pipeline technician experience.
• Multiple years (2‑3 years preferred) of supervising locating and pipeline technicians.
• Documentation of excellent quality ratio with in 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 50lbs.
• Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day.
• Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

All employees are eligible to receive some form of company benefits. All 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 their 90‑day introductory period.

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

Technology

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

• Company laptop and smartphone

Compensation

• Salary and Bonus is negotiable based on experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Background Check / Drug Test

To obtain employment with GridHawk LLC, candidates MUST complete a background check. Company policy requires no violations within the last 5 years. Candidates MUST pass a drug test.

Job Type

Full‑time