Area Manager- St Clair County, IL

Stake-Center-Locating; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is hiring for an Area Manager, Locate to lead field operations and ensure safe, efficient underground locating and investigations. You will oversee workload distribution, drive strong customer relationships, and coordinate with corporate and support teams.

Ideal candidates bring leadership in locating, the ability to locate accurately, and a robust understanding of underground utility construction. Expect long hours, potential weekend work, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in the locating industry.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of underground utility construction and placement required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workload distribution and scheduling.
• Maintain customer relations and coordinate with homeowners and the public.
• Interact with Corporate and IT/purchasing teams as needed.
• Oversee disciplinary actions and performance reviews.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment for safety and compliance.
• Manage inventory ordering and resources.
• Mentor Supervisors to improve performance.
• Assist in damage resolution and disputes.
• Interpret reports such as PDR, audits, and production.
• Assist in difficult locate jobs when required.
• Maintain staffing levels to meet workload needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Locating skills

Leadership

Driver license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

• 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.