Area Manager- McAllen, Texas

Stake Center Locating, Inc.; McAllen, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stake Center Locating, Inc. is seeking an Area Manager Locate to lead field teams and oversee operations in the McAllen area. The role emphasizes supervision of locate supervisors, workload distribution, and maintaining strong customer relations.

You will coordinate IT and purchasing activities, conduct performance reviews, mentor staff, and assist in resolving damages and complex locate jobs as needed. Weekend or travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in the locating industry or similar field.
• Ability to supervise locate technicians and coordinate field operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication and public interaction skills.
• Knowledge of underground utility construction and placement.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of Locate Supervisors.
• Oversight of workload distribution.
• Customer relations and community interaction.
• IT and purchasing alongside homeowners and the public.
• Oversight of disciplinary action.
• Inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Mentor Supervisors for performance improvement.
• Assist in damage resolution when necessary.
• Maintain force to load requirements.
• Performance reviews for staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Public interaction

PDR/damage investigation

Locate procedures

Team supervision

Problem resolution

IT/computer basics

Drug screening compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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The Area Manager, Locate will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Supervision of Locate Supervisors.
• 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.
• 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.