Contract Supervisor

Olameter Corporation•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

We're currently hiring for Full Time Contract Supervisors for an Underground Utility Locating contract in the St. Paul, MN area (including Maplewood, Oakdale and Little Canada areas)! These positions supervise the day-to-day work of a team of Locators. The supervisor provides training to staff and is the subject matter expert on how to locate underground utilities depending on the main function of the project. The Supervisor works with the team to ensure the quality and efficiency of the work performed and resolves customer and employee issues. The position assists the Contract Manager or Regional Manager in coordinating all phases of the project including testing and training of employees to maintain a well-prepared staff. The position will handle reporting inventory and handling or addressing any customer or contractor questions All of our field technicians are provided with: Safety gear including company boot (allowance), vests, glasses, etc. Company issued truck with home garaging privileges Company fuel card (yes, we pay your gas!) Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K, Life insurance and short term Disability

Requirements

Valid driver’s license
Upon employment, subject to random drug testing in compliance with DOT guidelines
Must be able to work overtime when duties cannot be performed within a normal work schedule
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) or more years’ experience as a Locator
Strong organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills ability to teach and train others advanced meter reading, technician or installation skills
Computer skills using Microsoft office and the ability to retrieve and enter information into a handheld device or computer database.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience helpful

Responsibilities

Assist in ensuring that all route schedules or ticket schedules are completed as planned.
Recommend adjustments to ledgering and sequencing of meter routes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Satisfactorily resolve customer issues and answer customer questions according to Olameter policies and procedures. Escalate issues to Regional Manager or Contract Manager when necessary.
Provide Upper management with daily reports.
Provide input about staff performance.
Assists manager in the hiring, discipline and termination process. Performs a route locating as needed.
Assists in any workers comp and safety investigations when required.
All other duties as assigned in accordance with the specific project.