Southern CA Area Manager - Utility Locate & Ops

Stake Center Locating; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stake Center Locating in Santa Barbara, CA seeks an Area Manager, Locate to supervise workload distribution, drive performance, and coordinate with customers, contractors, and corporate teams. You will oversee staff, handle disciplinary actions, and ensure accurate reporting and compliance on locate projects.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage field operations, with travel as needed and the capacity for long hours.

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.
• Computer literate.
• 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

• Oversight of workload 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 Supervisors 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

Computer literacy

Locate ability

PDR/damage investigation

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Stake Center Locating in Santa Barbara, CA seeks an Area Manager, Locate to supervise workload distribution, drive performance, and coordinate with customers, contractors, and corporate teams. You will oversee staff, handle disciplinary actions, and ensure accurate reporting and compliance on locate projects.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage field operations, with travel as needed and the capacity for long hours.