OSP Field Supervisor - Indianapolis, IN

Metronet•Indianapolis, IN

5d•$40,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The OSP Field Supervisor is responsible for ensuring Metronet network construction is completed safely and in accordance with company standards, specifications, and budgets. The role serves as an on-the-ground inspector and investigator, and leads and manages aerial and underground construction crews. The supervisor also represents Metronet in the community by 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.
Detailed oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions using common sense.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to walk long distances over potentially uneven or less-than-ideal ground conditions while working 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 and drive for quality and safety.
Ability to distinguish general-audience information from confidential information and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize those that are more urgent or require more attention.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, with no DUIs or serious traffic violations; must maintain these qualifications.

Responsibilities

Maintain 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 following utility strikes.
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 tailgate meetings in the language employees are most fluent in.
Respond quickly to neighborhood complaints and work to resolve them.