OSP Field Supervisor - Orlando, FL

Internal•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The OSP Field Supervisor oversees safe, accurate construction of Metronet’s network according to company standards and specifications. This frontline role inspects aerial and underground construction, manages construction crews and contractors, and responds promptly to neighborhood complaints to help resolve community issues. The supervisor may serve as an inspector, investigator, crew leader and manager, and community ambassador. The listed salary range is $40,000–$75,000, based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or three to five years of 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 understand and carry out instructions presented in written, oral, or diagram form using common sense.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to walk long distances daily, potentially over uneven or less-than-ideal ground conditions, alongside contractors.
Ability to work in all temperatures, climates, and weather conditions while maintaining safe work-zone practices.
Excellent communication and diplomacy skills.
Commitment to and motivation by quality and safety.
Ability to distinguish general-audience information from confidential information and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and identify which are more urgent or require greater attention.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record, with no DUIs or serious traffic violations; must maintain these qualifications.

Responsibilities

Maintain an understanding of Metronet specifications, standard practices, and safety requirements.
Conduct walkouts and inspect aerial fiber cable placement on poles and splice points, as well as underground conduit and handhole placement, for quality and compliance with technical and construction specifications.
Approve completed unitized aerial work that meets Metronet standards.
Manage the OSP Construction Tracker.
Monitor the approved budget for assigned work orders.
Respond to utility strikes, investigate them, and complete documentation within 24 hours.
Retrain contractors or terminate them when necessary.
Conduct weekly audits of each contractor’s safety, construction, and quality practices.
Identify contractor training needs and arrange training.
Ensure aerial line contractors hold weekly safety and communications tailgate meetings with employees; assist contractors in scheduling periodic damage-prevention safety meetings in the language employees are most fluent in.
Respond promptly to neighborhood complaints and work to resolve issues.