OSP Field Supervisor - Indianapolis, IN

Internal•Indianapolis, IN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The OSP Field Supervisor oversees safe, accurate construction of Metronet’s outside plant network according to company standards and specifications. This frontline role inspects construction, manages aerial and underground crews, investigates utility strikes, monitors budgets and work orders, and responds to neighborhood complaints. The supervisor also represents Metronet in the community and supports contractor safety, quality, and training.

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.
Related quality-control and/or outside aerial plant construction experience.
Detailed orientation and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form using common sense.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to walk long distances over potentially uneven or less-than-ideal ground conditions each day with contractors.
Ability to work in all temperatures, climates, and weather conditions while maintaining safe work-zone practices.
Excellent communication and diplomacy skills.
Commitment to quality and safety.
Ability to distinguish general-audience information from confidential information and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize urgent or attention-intensive work.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, with no DUIs or serious traffic violations.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge 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 required documentation within 24 hours.
Retrain contractors or terminate them when necessary.
Conduct a weekly audit 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, and help schedule periodic damage-prevention safety meetings in the language employees are most fluent in.
Respond promptly to neighborhood complaints and work to resolve issues.