Field Supervisor: Utility Locating & Safety Lead

UtiliQuest, LLC; Baker (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Pet insurance

Job summary

UtiliQuest, LLC is seeking a Field Supervisor in Baton Rouge, LA to manage a team of Damage Prevention Technicians and drive safety, quality, and efficiency in all field operations.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a hands-on approach to training and performance management, with occasional overnight travel up to 50%. Competitive benefits and a pathway to growth are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year+ of proven experience in utility locating or similar field.
• Willingness to travel overnight up to 50%.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Industry knowledge of utility mapping, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Ability to deliver effective field training.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and supervise a team of Damage Prevention Technicians.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture for all employees.
• Conduct daily and weekly planning meetings to ensure quality control.
• Conduct audits on field personnel to ensure quality standards.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide regular feedback and development opportunities for technicians.
• Create and maintain good working relationships with clients, excavators, regulators, employees, and the public.
• Assist Center Manager in identifying strengths and weaknesses of technicians.
• Assist technicians with locating difficult to find utilities.
• Collaborate with HR and Talent Acquisition to identify staffing needs, interview and hire.
• Operate company vehicles safely and maintain a professional appearance.
• Validate and approve daily personnel time reports.
• Develop, mentor and evaluate technicians and ensure employee engagement and morale.
• Complete JSO’s (Job Safety Observations) of technicians.
• Ticket production and weekend work as needed.
• Complete other duties, as needed.

Skills

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Field training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UtiliQuest, LLC is seeking a Field Supervisor in Baton Rouge, LA to manage a team of Damage Prevention Technicians and drive safety, quality, and efficiency in all field operations.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a hands-on approach to training and performance management, with occasional overnight travel up to 50%. Competitive benefits and a pathway to growth are offered.