Area Manager - Oklahoma City, OK

Stake Center Locating; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Stake Center Locating in Oklahoma City seeks an Area Manager, Locate to lead Locate Supervisors, manage workloads, and ensure safe, accurate utility locating services for customers.

You will interface with corporate, coordinate IT and purchasing, mentor staff, perform damage investigations, and ensure timely reports. Travel and long hours may be required; strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Experience coordinating field operations and customer interactions.
• Ability to interpret reports and manage performance.
• Proficient computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Locate Supervisors.
• Oversee workload distribution.
• Maintain customer relations and public interactions.
• Liaise with Corporate and oversee IT and purchasing.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment.
• Mentor Supervisors for performance improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews.
• Assist in damage resolution and locate-related tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Public/customer interaction

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.
• 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.