Area Manager - New Jersey

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

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is seeking an Area Manager to oversee locate operations and supervise locate supervisors in a dynamic field. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and coordination with homeowners, contractors, and utility reps.

The candidate should have strong communication skills, a background in underground utility construction, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, including performance reviews and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to pass random drug screens.
• Ability to locate.
• Ability to perform PDR/damage investigations.
• Ability to interact with the public, customers, contractors and officials.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Locate Supervisors and oversee workload distribution.
• Oversee disciplinary action and conduct performance reviews.
• Interact with homeowners, public, customers, contractors and utility reps.
• Assist in damage resolution and difficult locate jobs.
• Interpret reports such as PDR, audits and production.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Locate ability

Supervisory experience

PDR knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Career Opportunities with Stake Center Locating

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Careers At Stake Center Locating

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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.