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Area Supervisor

NORTHERN LIGHTS LOCATING & INSPECTIONS INC
Plainfield, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026 CLOSED ON 9/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Supervisor position at NORTHERN LIGHTS LOCATING & INSPECTIONS INC?

AREA SUPERVISOR - LOCATE

 

STATUS: Full Time, Employee

 

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: Experience in locating required and supervisor experience required Reports to: Regional Supervisor Locating Services
Direct Reports: Locate Technicians


JOB SUMMARY:

  • Monitoring tickets throughout each day on the Northern Lights portal and trading/moving them as needed to accommodate volume and efficiency
  • Locate a designated area or where help is needed to regulate volume and maintain customer quality
  • Assist with monthly field and computer audits as directed by the Regional Supervisor
  • Monitoring hours through Clock Shark each day
  • Thoroughly read emails, checking emails/text messages often, acknowledge and follow up on emails that are sent to you
  • Keep your phone on you and be available 24/7 with assistance
  • Supervise locators / handle personnel issues with assistance from management and HR (as needed)
  • Timecard Review and approval Sunday evenings via email to the Regional Supervisor
  • Coordination of vacation schedules
  • Support team members with daily issues/concerns
  • Maintain and boost morale with locators in the field
  • Locate in areas that need assistance or troubled specific locates
  • Determine the working hours of locators so that ticket volume can be managed.
  • Assist with shooting difficult locates – “schedule and assist with Meet-up”.
  • Responsible for equipment calibration and documentation of calibration.
  • First level – damage/damage reports initial documentation
  • Training new locators
  • Support safety initiatives per company policy

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

  • Self-motivated and able to learn quickly
  • Team-oriented and have exemplary character
  • Safety focused
  • Strong Communication



NORTHERN LIGHTS OFFERS:

  • Competitive pay
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation Time.
  • Affordable benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan – with match!

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualifications:

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Attention to Detail
  • Willingness to Travel (75% )
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Expertise in the locating industry
  • Ability to maintain a consistent teamwork mentality.
  • Knowledge of Northern Lights policies.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to pass a drug screen
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a DOT physical certification.

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