Area Manager- Tulsa, OK

Stake Center Locating; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is seeking a capable leader to oversee workload distribution, customer relations, and field operations in the locating industry. You will interact with Corporate, manage IT/purchasing with homeowners and the public, and supervise staff to ensure performance standards are met.

The role requires extensive field experience, a clean background, and the ability to work long hours with some travel.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of workload distribution and scheduling.
• Manage customer relations and communications with Corporate.
• Coordinate IT and purchasing with homeowners and the public.
• Oversee disciplinary actions and staff performance reviews.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment for compliance and safety.
• Order and manage inventory.
• Mentor supervisors to improve performance.
• Assist in damage resolution when necessary.
• Interpret reports such as PDRs, audits, and production.
• Assist in difficult locate jobs when necessary.
• Maintain staffing levels to meet load requirements.
• Conduct performance reviews for staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Computer literacy

Locate skills

Public interaction

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Training as Locate Technician

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.