Area Manager- Tulsa, OK

Stake Center Locating, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stake Center Locating, Inc. is seeking an Area Manager, Locate in Tulsa, OK to oversee workload, staff supervision, and field operations. The role involves coordinating with Corporate, managing IT/purchasing with homeowners and the public, and ensuring safety and compliance across locations.

The candidate will mentor Supervisors, handle damage investigations, interpret reports, and support complex locate jobs while maintaining field load demands and ensuring quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clean background check for access to restricted areas.
• Valid driver’s 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.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of workload 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 (PDR, audits and production).
• Assist in difficult locate jobs when necessary.
• Maintain force to load requirements.
• Performance reviews for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team supervision

PDR/damage investigation ability

Locate ability

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.