What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at LoJac Hydro Excavation?
Company Description
LoJac, LLC provides premium services to the construction industry across the Southeast. Key services include Hydro-Excavation, Jetting, CCTV, and Subsurface Utility Engineering. At LoJac, our core focus is on safety, customer satisfaction, and completing projects efficiently and on time.
Role Description
This team member is responsible for the hydrovac fleet, operators, technicians and associated tools to be mission ready at all times. This role includes oversight of operator and technician proficiency, adherence to safety protocols and practices, unit maintenance by the operators, units are outfitted with appropriate tooling for the assigned mission, monitoring inventory levels, and consumables for missions including PPE for their assigned area. This position will be notified along with fleet maintenance of units that require attention and will work with Fleet Maintenance to determine urgency and downtime.
This Team Member is also responsible for dispatching units and personnel for work schedule in their assigned area. Coordination with area sale team member and customer contact for site specific requirements and extending or rescheduling of missions.
Key Responsibilities
The following is a list of items or tasks included in this role but is not meant to be all inclusive as other tasks, need or requirements likely exist or may arise:
1. Operator and Technician proficiency, preparedness and readiness at all times to perform missions with necessary units and equipment.
2. Dispatching of operators and technicians for missions
3. Launch units and crews each day for missions
4. Safety proficiency of operators and technicians
5. Review of billable and non-billable payroll time with management
6. Review mission sites for unique aspects of customer requirements or mission aspects
7. Fleet readiness and maintenance in conjunction with Fleet Manager
8. Monthly Safety Review and documentation
9. Interviewing, hiring and termination, if necessary, of operators and technicians for Hydro-Vac Operations.
10. Oversight and reporting of needed inventory items and PPE
11. Request for specialty items for missions
12. Attendance and appearance of operators and technicians in their area.
All other necessary actions or tasks to ensure the Hydrovac Fleet, Operators, Technicians are ready at all times.
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of experience in managerial experience, preferably in the hydrovac, oil & gas, or construction industries.
Skills:
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and field operations software.
- Ability to travel to various job sites as required.
Working Conditions
- Combination of field and office work.
- Exposure to outdoor elements, noise, and industrial environments.
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Commitment to employee development and safety excellence.
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on safety performance and company culture.
To Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to eminter@lojac.com