OSP Field Supervisor

Job Summary

Accurate and safe construction of Metronet’s network to our standards is vital to our success. Metronet’s OSP Field Supervisor is on the frontline. They are the boots‑on‑the‑ground for Metronet. The OSP Field Supervisor ensures construction is built safely and to the required standards and specifications. One of Metronet’s values is delighting the community in which we work. It is therefore important for the OSP Field Supervisor to respond quickly to neighborhood complaints and actively work to resolve the issues.

• Maintain understanding of our specifications, standard practices, and safety.
• Conduct walkouts and inspect aerial fiber cable placement on poles and splice points as well as the underground placement of conduit and handholes for quality and correct installation as per Metronet’s technical specifications and/or construction specifications.
• Approve all unitized completed aerial work done to Metronet’s standards.
• Manage the OSP Construction Tracker.
• Monitor the approved budget for each of their assigned work orders.
• Respond to utility strikes, conduct investigation, complete documentation of said strike within 24 hours, conduct retraining of the contractor or terminate them if necessary.
• Conduct a weekly audit for each contractor of their safety, construction, and quality practices.
• Identify contractor training needs and arrange for the contractor to get the training.
• Ensure aerial line contractors have a weekly safety and communications tailgate meeting with their employees and assist the contractor in scheduling periodic damage‑prevention tailgates safety meetings in the language which the employees are most fluent.

$40,000 - $75,000 based on experience.

• A High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); or three (3) to five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be detail‑oriented and have excellent organizational skills.
• Related quality control and/or outside aerial plant construction experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Works well under pressure.
• Ability to walk long distances, and potentially uneven and/or less than ideal ground conditions each day with contractors.
• Capable of working in all temperatures, climate and weather conditions maintaining safe work zone practices.
• Must have excellent communications and diplomacy skills.
• Committed to and driven by quality and safety.
• Ability to distinguish between general audience information and confidential information and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time and recognize which tasks are more urgent or require more attention.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (no DUIs or serious traffic violations).

Metronet is an equal‑opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

At Metronet, we are the nation’s largest independently owned 100% Fiber Optic company founded in the Midwest. We are customer‑focused and provide cutting‑edge fiber optic communication services, including fiber internet and full‑featured Fiber Phone. Since 2005, we have been growing communities and built networks in more than 250 cities across 16 states. We are proudly recognized as a Top Diversity Employer by Diversity Jobs in 2022.

We believe in our people by growing their talent, offering career paths, advancement opportunities and skill development.