OSP Field Supervisor - Bloomfield, MI

Metronet•Birmingham, MI

14h•$40,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The OSP Field Supervisor oversees safe, accurate construction of Metronet’s fiber-optic network according to company standards and specifications. The role is frontline and field-based, involving inspection, investigation, and leadership and management of aerial and underground construction crews. The supervisor also represents Metronet in the community, responding promptly to neighborhood complaints and working to resolve issues.

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.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to walk long distances daily with contractors, potentially over uneven or less-than-ideal ground conditions.
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 prioritize urgent or higher-attention work.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, with no DUIs or serious traffic violations, which must be maintained.

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, and assist with scheduling periodic damage-prevention safety meetings in the language employees understand best.
Respond promptly to neighborhood complaints and work to resolve community issues.