Lead Locate Technician- Council Bluffs, IA

Summit-Utility-Services; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Utility Services is hiring a Lead Locate Technician in Bellevue, NE. The role oversees Locate Technicians, distributes workloads, and mentors staff while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will interact with the public, homeowners, contractors and internal teams, perform PDR/damage investigations, and help resolve complex locate challenges. Weekend and travel may be required based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of Locate Technicians and workload distribution.
• Maintain force to load requirements and schedules.
• Mentor Technicians for performance improvement.
• Assist in damage resolution and complex locate jobs.
• Interpret reports (PDR, audits, production) and ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate with homeowners, public and contractors as needed.
• Oversee vehicle and equipment inspections and inventory orders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

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The Lead Locate Technician will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Supervision of Locate Technicians.
• 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 Technicians 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.