Field Supervisor

unitekexternal; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Unitek External in Wilmington, NC is seeking a field supervisor to lead utility locate technicians in the field. You will oversee locating underground utilities, marking locations, and completing necessary paperwork while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include instructing technicians, documenting work with laptops/tablets, and communicating with customers to resolve issues in various weather conditions. A valid license and background check are required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a utility locator.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license.
• Clean driving record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life insurance, and a 401k plan.

Responsibilities

• Supervise independent technicians in the field using a company vehicle.
• Locate underground utilities including telecom, electric, cable, gas, water and sewer systems accurately and safely.
• Supervise and instruct technicians in locating, marking, paperwork, and photo documentation.
• Document services and issues using company laptop/tablet outdoors.
• Interact with customers professionally and resolve problems.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer interaction

Tools

Locating equipment brands

Job description

This position supervises independent technicians in the field using a company provided vehicle.

• -be responsible for and knowledgeable in the correct, safe, and efficient locating of underground utilities including telecommunications, electric power, cable TV, gas, water and sewer systems
• -be adept at supervising and instructing technicians or (subcontractors) in thoroughly searching for underground utilities in a designated area, properly marking the location, completing the necessary paperwork, and photographing each locate
• -be comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather conditions and using a company provided laptop and/or tablet to document services and problems
• -be experienced at working directly with customers and resolving problems in a professional manner
• -be enthusiastic, self-motivated, safety conscious, and independent

Basic Qualifications:

• -2 years of experience as a utility locator required.
• -Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• -21 years of age or older.
• -Valid driver's license.
• -Clean driving record.

Position Requirements:

• -Experience with various brands of locating equipment.
• -Working experience of underground construction and fiber builds.
• -City, County and State clearance code knowledge and related.
• -Willing to work outdoors in all types of weather and work overtime as required.
• -Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong command of the English language is required
• -All applicants must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• -Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life insurance, and a 401k plan.