Locate Technician - Red Oak, IA and Surrounding Areas

Summit Utility Services; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility services company is seeking a Lead Locate Technician for its Red Oak location. The successful candidate will supervise technicians, ensure effective communication with clients, and manage workload distribution. Applicants must be at least 18, possess a high school diploma, have a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass drug screens and background checks. This role also involves mentoring technicians and conducting performance reviews, with potential weekend and travel requirements.

Qualifications

• At least eighteen years of age required.
• Clean background check for access to restricted areas.
• Valid driver license with acceptable record.
• Ability to pass random drug screens.
• 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

• Supervise Locate Technicians and oversee work distribution.
• Maintain relationships with customers and corporate.
• Mentor Technicians and assist in performance improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews for staff.
• 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

Ability to locate

Problem resolution

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

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Locate Technician - Red Oak, IA and Surrounding Areas

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.