Area Manager: Field Ops & Team Leadership

Stake Center Locating; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is seeking an Area Manager Locate to oversee workload distribution, lead staff, and manage customer relations across locating operations. You will interact with CorporateIT, purchasing, homeowners, and the general public to ensure efficient service.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and experience in underground utility construction and locate practices. Travel and long hours may be involved as needed to meet project demands.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills (oral & written).
• Computer literate and proficient with basic software.
• Experience in underground locate operations preferred.
• Ability to perform PDR/damage investigations and locate tasks.
• Strong public interaction and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workload distribution and staff performance.
• Maintain customer relations and public contacts.
• Coordinate with CorporateIT, purchasing, homeowners, and the public.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment and manage inventory orders.
• Mentor Supervisors and lead disciplinary actions.
• Assist in damage resolution and interpret reports.
• Support difficult locate jobs and ensure adequate force load.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literate

Locate experience

PDR/damage investigation

Public interaction

Leadership experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Stake Center Locating is seeking an Area Manager Locate to oversee workload distribution, lead staff, and manage customer relations across locating operations. You will interact with CorporateIT, purchasing, homeowners, and the general public to ensure efficient service.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and experience in underground utility construction and locate practices. Travel and long hours may be involved as needed to meet project demands.