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Form of workWhat We Do-Our Purpose
Southern Cross partners with natural gas, electric, water, and oil utilities to ensure our mutual success. We have been in business for seven decades as an industry leader, innovator, and effective partner in utility field services. We have locations across North America and partner with our customers and employees to protect lives, property and client infrastructure by delivering high quality services.
Who We Are-Our Company Culture
We are a company who differentiates ourselves from the competition because of the high quality of our people, our work, and our processes. By fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and teamwork we work together to find better ways of getting things done. If you share these values and are looking to start or build a solid career, here's one word of advice-apply!
We are looking for career-minded individuals who:
-Have an appreciation for safety & produce quality work
-Are motivated to be trained & learn new skills
-Enjoy the outdoors (as this is where you'd spend most of your time)
-Appreciate working independently
-Desire to start OR advance a career in utility field services
Essential Functions:
Enforce all company-specified safety policies and procedures.
Supervise the daily operations of staff, quality, and productivity.
Ensure all tickets are responded to on time.
Daily contact with manager, employees, and client.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position will be responsible for a varying number of direct reports within the assigned territory.
This position directs and coordinates all activities of a locate technician team dedicated to damage prevention.
The position is 80% in the field. The fieldwork consists of but is not limited to locating, coaching, training, auditing, damage investigation, and field meetings with locate technicians and contractors.
The position is 20% non-field work. This work consists of but is not limited to safety meetings, managing ticket loads, ticket load time entry monitoring, scheduling, daily and nightly reports, inventory control, meetings with customers, and attending utility coordinating meetings.
Build and maintain contractor and client relationships.
Must be able to schedule and balance workloads.
Have flexibility under changing circumstances.
Work Environment:
The job requires time outside in various weather conditions and varying terrain as well as time in an administrative environment.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to walk 8-12 miles a day and operate a motor vehicle.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. Hours will vary based on weather, workload, or other determining factors. Occasional weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Salary is negotiable.
Travel:
Little travel is expected for this position but can vary depending on company needs.
Preferred Education and Experience:
A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
At least 1 full year of utility locating experience.
Strong customer service and client service skillset.
Computer skills including Microsoft Suite and Ticket Management Systems
Benefits Included
Company Vehicle, Competitive Wages, Medical/Vision/Dental Plans, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, and many other benefits
COVID-19 Precautions
Social distancing guidelines in place
Remote interview process
To learn more about us, please visit our careers website at: www.southerncrosshire.com.
EEO Statement
Southern Cross Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Southern Cross partners with natural gas, electric, water, and oil utilities to ensure our mutual success. We have been in business for seven decades as an industry leader, innovator, and effective partner in utility field services. We have locations across North America and partner with our customers and employees to protect lives, property and client infrastructure by delivering high quality services.
Who We Are-Our Company Culture
We are a company who differentiates ourselves from the competition because of the high quality of our people, our work, and our processes. By fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and teamwork we work together to find better ways of getting things done. If you share these values and are looking to start or build a solid career, here's one word of advice-apply!
We are looking for career-minded individuals who:
-Have an appreciation for safety & produce quality work
-Are motivated to be trained & learn new skills
-Enjoy the outdoors (as this is where you'd spend most of your time)
-Appreciate working independently
-Desire to start OR advance a career in utility field services
Essential Functions:
Enforce all company-specified safety policies and procedures.
Supervise the daily operations of staff, quality, and productivity.
Ensure all tickets are responded to on time.
Daily contact with manager, employees, and client.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position will be responsible for a varying number of direct reports within the assigned territory.
This position directs and coordinates all activities of a locate technician team dedicated to damage prevention.
The position is 80% in the field. The fieldwork consists of but is not limited to locating, coaching, training, auditing, damage investigation, and field meetings with locate technicians and contractors.
The position is 20% non-field work. This work consists of but is not limited to safety meetings, managing ticket loads, ticket load time entry monitoring, scheduling, daily and nightly reports, inventory control, meetings with customers, and attending utility coordinating meetings.
Build and maintain contractor and client relationships.
Must be able to schedule and balance workloads.
Have flexibility under changing circumstances.
Work Environment:
The job requires time outside in various weather conditions and varying terrain as well as time in an administrative environment.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to walk 8-12 miles a day and operate a motor vehicle.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. Hours will vary based on weather, workload, or other determining factors. Occasional weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Salary is negotiable.
Travel:
Little travel is expected for this position but can vary depending on company needs.
Preferred Education and Experience:
A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
At least 1 full year of utility locating experience.
Strong customer service and client service skillset.
Computer skills including Microsoft Suite and Ticket Management Systems
Benefits Included
Company Vehicle, Competitive Wages, Medical/Vision/Dental Plans, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, and many other benefits
COVID-19 Precautions
Social distancing guidelines in place
Remote interview process
To learn more about us, please visit our careers website at: www.southerncrosshire.com.
EEO Statement
Southern Cross Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
