Underground Utility Locate Supervisors

Danella Line Services; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Danella Line Services is seeking an Underground Utility Locate Supervisor to lead a team of locators handling utility marking requests for our customers. The position requires daily interaction with homeowners, excavators, and utility personnel to ensure accurate marks.

You will coach locators, verify locate quality, and maintain documentation in our ticket system while prioritizing safety and compliance. This is a full-time on-site role in the Maryland area with compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in utility locating.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Gas, Electric and Communication locate experience preferred.
• Proficiency with locating equipment (Metrotech, Radio Detection), 811 systems, and maps.

Responsibilities

• Assist locators to access locate requests, records and plans via internet-enabled devices.
• Coach utility locators on proper use of locate equipment to accurately mark underground facilities.
• Verify locates and ensure documentation is entered into the online ticket management system.
• Manage a team of 10+ locators to ensure quality, accuracy and safety standards are met daily.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Crew supervision

Coordination with utility managers

Safety compliance

Tools

Metrotech

Radio Detection

Inductive/Conductive tools

811 systems

Utility maps

Job description

Danella Line Services is looking for Underground Utility Locate Supervisors to work with locators responding to utility marking requests on behalf of our utility customers. Daily interaction with homeowners, excavators, and utility personnel is required.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting locators to access the locate requests, records and plans via an internet enabled iPad or laptop.
• Coaching utility locators on the proper use of the locate equipment to accurately mark the location of the underground facilities
• Verifying the locates and confirming that proper documentation of the locate has been entered into the online ticket management system.
• Managing a team of 10+ locators to ensure quality, accuracy and safety standards are met daily.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Experience: 4+ years in utility locating.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Gas, Electric and Communication locate experience preferred.
• Tools & Knowledge: Proficiency with locating equipment (Metrotech, Radio Detection, inductive/conductive tools), 811 systems, and utility maps.
• Leadership : Ability to supervise crews, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate with utility managers.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outside in all weather conditions

Salary based upon previous experience.