OSP Field Supervisor

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Accurate and safe construction of Metronet’s network to our standards is vital to our success. The OSP Field Supervisor is on the frontline, ensuring construction is built safely and to the required standards and specifications. One of Metronet’s values is delighting the community in which we work; the supervisor must respond quickly to neighborhood complaints and resolve 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 underground placement of conduit and handholes for quality and correct installation per Metronet’s technical specifications and/or construction specifications.
• Approve all completed aerial work done to Metronet’s standards.
• Manage the OSP Construction Tracker.
• Monitor the approved budget for each assigned work order.
• Respond to utility strikes, conduct investigations, complete documentation within 24 hours, retrain 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 trainer provision.
• Ensure aerial line contractors have a weekly safety and communications tailgate meeting with their employees and assist in scheduling periodic damage prevention meetings in a language the employees are most fluent in.

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

• A High School Diploma, GED, or three to five years related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Detail‑oriented with 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 handle uneven or less than ideal ground conditions with contractors.
• Capable of working in all temperatures, climates, and weather conditions while maintaining safe work‑zone practices.
• Excellent communication 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 simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Valid driver’s license and 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.

Metronet is 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. Founded in 2005, we have built networks in more than 250 cities across 16 states. We are proudly recognized as a Top Diversity Employer by Diversity Jobs in 2022 and offer career paths, advancement opportunities, and skill development for our people.