What are the responsibilities and job description for the Southwest - Utility Line Locator Supervisor position at Line Quest, LLC?
LineQuest, LLC is a damage prevention company that specializes in providing utility and private line location, GIS mapping and hydro services in multiple markets such as Texas, Arkansas, Florida, Oklahoma, New Mexico, North Carolina, Missouri, Alabama, Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska and Kansas. Our goal is to eliminate the risk of damage to the environment, property, and person through the prevention of line strikes. We pride ourselves in knowing we are protecting underground facilities, the environment, and our community! We are on the front lines, LineQuest serves as the first line of defense.
At LineQuest, some of our specialties and services will include Telecom, Water & Sewer, Power Transmissions & Distribution, Civil Road & Bridge, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Engineering & Surveying and Environmental. Our mission is to provide first-class services to our clients and our community in the safest way. We have been in business since early 2013.
LineQuest was named the Oilfield Services Company of the Year at the 2018 Oil & Gas Texas Awards. In addition, in 2016 we won the 2016 Safety Achievement Award by Cimarex.
LineQuest, LLC is currently seeking an experienced underground Utility Line Locator Supervisor for full-time opportunities in the Southwest area of Alabama. This role may cover all areas of the Southwest region such as, Washington, Escambia, Mobile and Baldwin. Our supervisors’ technicians work independently in the field using our company-provided vehicle. In addition to, you will utilize our state-of-the-art ticket and claims management system. Our state-of-the-art system ensures that you have the resources you need to make you successful at LineQuest!
JOB SUMMARY:
In this important role as a Utility Line Locator Supervisor, you would be responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and providing field supervision for all technicians assigned in your defined geographic territory. As a Utility Locate Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring assigned locators are completing their assigned tickets by their due dates while maintaining positive employee, client, and public relations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Adhere to company policies
- Ensure that all devices are properly working daily
- Be able to follow driving directions from 811 One-Calls
- Be able to walk 3 to 5 miles a day if needed carrying equipment
- Ability to adapt to adverse situations
- Ability to learn new devices and changing laws
- Keep immediate supervisor/manager aware of any issues or problems in the field
- Correctly, safely, and efficiently locate underground utilities, including telecommunications, electric power, cable, gas, water, and sewer system
- Thoroughly search for underground utilities in a designated area, accurately marking location and completing
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience is a must! Three (3) years of line locating experience is preferred
- 1 - 2 years of supervisory experience is preferred
- Effective verbal and listening skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Decision making skills
- Time management skills
- Must have/maintain a valid Driver’s license
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screening
- Job knowledge/Responsibilities/Productivity
- Customer Service/Relationship/Communication
- Must be fluent in Microsoft Office
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities.
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