Area Manager- Waukegan, IL

Stake Center Locating; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stake Center Locating in the United States seeks an Area Manager, Locate to oversee workload, customer relations, and field operations across our locating teams. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and delivering accurate results for diverse clients.

You will mentor supervisors, coordinate with Corporate, supervise vehicles/equipment, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with company policies during damage investigations. Expect travel and long hours as required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in the locating industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor supervisors for performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workload distribution across teams.
• Maintain customer relations and coordinate with Corporate.
• Interface with IT, purchasing, homeowners, and the public.
• Supervise disciplinary actions and conduct performance reviews.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment and manage inventory orders.
• Provide guidance on damage resolution and reporting.
• Support in difficult locate jobs as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Customer relations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

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Stake Center Locating is a leading provider of utility locating and damage prevention services operating across the 48 contiguous United States. Our teams help protect critical underground infrastructure by delivering safe, accurate, and timely locating services for utility, telecommunications, and infrastructure customers. We combine national scale with a local approach to support our customers, protect the communities we serve, and create opportunities for our employees to grow and succeed.

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.