Area Manager- Houston, TX

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

Job summary

Stake Center Locating in Houston seeks a seasoned Locate Technician Supervisor to lead field teams in underground utility locating. You will oversee workload, mentor staff, and coordinate with corporate while ensuring safety and accuracy in all locate operations.

The role requires 3–5 years in locating, strong communication, and travel as needed. A high school diploma and clean background are required, with long hours and weekend work possible.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in the locating industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of underground utility construction and placement.
• Able to pass company training and testing requirements.
• Willingness to travel and work long hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workload distribution.
• Maintain customer relations.
• Coordinate interactions with Corporate.
• Assist with IT and purchasing involving homeowners and the public.
• Oversee disciplinary actions.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment.
• Manage inventory ordering.
• Mentor supervisors for performance improvement.
• Assist in damage resolution when necessary.
• Interpret reports such as PDR, audits and production.
• Assist with difficult locate jobs when necessary.
• Ensure staffing aligns with load requirements.
• Conduct performance reviews for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Locating

PDR/damage investigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• 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.