Lead Locate Technician - Team Mentor & Field Expert

Summit Utility Services; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Utility Services in Bellevue, Nebraska, is seeking a Lead Locate Technician to supervise locating teams and ensure efficient, accurate utility location services. You will oversee workload distribution, mentor technicians, maintain equipment, and interact with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in the locating industry, strong communication skills, and the ability to perform PDR or damage investigations, while meeting

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

PDR

Damage investigation

Locating utilities

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

Summit Utility Services in Bellevue, Nebraska, is seeking a Lead Locate Technician to supervise locating teams and ensure efficient, accurate utility location services. You will oversee workload distribution, mentor technicians, maintain equipment, and interact with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in the locating industry, strong communication skills, and the ability to perform PDR or damage investigations, while meeting