OSP Field Supervisor - Brookfield, WI

Metronet•Brookfield, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The OSP Field Supervisor oversees the safe, accurate construction of Metronet’s network according to company standards and specifications. The role is a frontline representative of Metronet and involves inspecting construction, investigating incidents, leading and managing aerial and underground construction crews, and responding promptly to neighborhood complaints to help resolve community issues. The supervisor also supports contractor quality, safety, training, and budget oversight.

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.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions using common-sense understanding.
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 safely in all temperatures, climates, and weather conditions.
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 those that are more urgent or require more attention.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, with no DUIs or serious traffic violations.

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 related 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 appropriate training.
Ensure aerial line contractors hold weekly safety and communications tailgate meetings with employees, and assist in scheduling periodic damage-prevention safety meetings in the language employees understand best.
Respond promptly to neighborhood complaints and work to resolve issues.