Field Operations Lead - Utility Locating

Stake Center Locating; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is seeking an Area Manager, Locate to lead field operations in Dallas, TX. The role emphasizes workload control, safety, and client relations while coordinating with Corporate and supervising staff.

You will oversee vehicle and equipment inspections, dispatch and inventory, mentor supervisors, and ensure accurate reporting. Some travel and long hours are expected with opportunities to impact performance and training.

Qualifications

• Experienced in effective leadership in the locating industry.
• Excellent communications skills oral and written.
• Comprehensive understanding of underground utility construction and placement required.
• Requires long hours when necessary; may require weekend and holiday work.
• Some travel may be required including overnight stays and out of town assignments.
• Must have above average computer skills.

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- i.e. 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

Locating industry knowledge

Computer literacy

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.
• 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.