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Metronet · 2 months ago

OSP Field Supervisor

Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$40K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

Metronet is one of the nation’s fastest-growing fiber-optic companies, focused on building communities through connectivity. The OSP Field Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and accurate construction of the network, while also addressing community concerns and managing construction teams.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Maintain understanding of our specifications, standard practices, and safety

Conduct walkouts and inspects 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, conducts investigation, completes documentation of said strike within 24 hours. Conducts retraining of the contractor or terminates them if necessary

Conduct a weekly audit for each contractor of their safety, construction, and quality practices

Identify contractor training needs and arranges for the contractor to get the training

Ensure aerial line contractors have a weekly safety and communications tailgate meeting with their employees and will assist the contractor in scheduling periodic damage prevention tailgates safety meetings in the language which the employees are most fluent

Qualification

Quality controlAerial plant constructionSafety practicesOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

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 detailed oriented and 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 walking long distances, and potentially uneven and/or less than ideal ground conditions each day with contractors

Capable 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 to 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 license and a clean driving record (no DUIs or serious traffic violations)