Area Manager - Oklahoma City, OK

Stake Center Locating; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is seeking an Area Manager, Locate in Oklahoma City to supervise Locate Supervisors, oversee workload, and maintain strong customer relations. The role requires leadership in the locating industry, clear communication skills, and a solid understanding of underground utility work, with readiness to mentor staff and handle field challenges.

The position involves coordinating with Corporate, IT and purchasing, inspecting equipment, and supporting damage resolution while

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate effective leadership in the locating industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of underground utility construction and placement.
• Successfully complete company-provided Locate Technician training and pass testing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Locate Supervisors and oversee workload distribution.
• Maintain relationships with customers, homeowners, and the public.
• Interact with Corporate and coordinate IT, purchasing, and related activities.
• Interpret reports (PDR, audits, production) and assist in difficult locate jobs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

PDR knowledge

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

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.