Field Supervisor: Utility Locating & Team Leader

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Job summary

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Field Supervisor to manage Damage Prevention Technicians, oversee daily workflows, and ensure safety standards and performance goals are met.

The role requires at least 1 year in utility locating or a related field, willingness for overnight travel, and strong communication and organizational skills. This position emphasizes teamwork, training, and client relations with a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• One year or more of proven experience in utility locating or a similar field.
• Strong knowledge of utility mapping, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and supervise a team of Damage Prevention Technicians who are driven and understand the key performance indicators and economic engines of the business.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture for all employees.
• Conduct daily and weekly planning meetings to ensure quality control is in place.
• Conduct audits on field personnel to ensure quality standards are being met.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide regular performance 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 Damage Prevention Technicians.
• Assist Technicians with locating difficult to find utilities.
• Collaborate with the HR and Talent Acquisition Team to identify staffing needs, interview and make final hiring decisions.
• Operate company vehicles in a safe manner and maintain a professional appearance
• Validate and approve daily personnel time reports
• Develops, mentor and evaluate technicians and has the overall responsibility for employee engagement and morale.
• Complete JSO’s (Job Safety Observations) of technicians
• Ticket production and weekend work required, as needed.
• Completes other duties, as needed

Skills

Utility locating

Safety protocols

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Field Supervisor to manage Damage Prevention Technicians, oversee daily workflows, and ensure safety standards and performance goals are met.

The role requires at least 1 year in utility locating or a related field, willingness for overnight travel, and strong communication and organizational skills. This position emphasizes teamwork, training, and client relations with a safety-first culture.