Area Manager- Southern California

Stake Center Locating; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stake Center Locating in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking an experienced Locate Technician Supervisor to oversee workload distribution, vehicle inspections, and field mentoring. You will interact with homeowners, utilities, and the public while ensuring safety and accuracy in underground utility locating.

The role requires 3–5 years in locating, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to perform PDR/damage investigations. Travel and occasional long hours are expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–5 years in locating or related field.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Ability to perform PDR or damage investigations and interact with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of workload distribution.
• Customer relations with homeowners, contractors, and public.
• Interaction with Corporate and utility representations.
• IT and purchasing coordination as needed.
• Oversight of disciplinary action and performance reviews for staff.
• Inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Inventory ordering and management.
• Mentor Supervisors for performance improvement.
• Assist in damage resolution when necessary.
• Interpret reports such as PDRs, audits, and production.
• Assist in difficult locate jobs when necessary.
• Maintain force to load requirements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Ability to locate

PDR investigations

Public interaction

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.