Thornton, CO

Metronet•Westminster, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Metronet’s OSP Field Supervisor is a frontline role responsible for ensuring the accurate and safe construction of Metronet’s network according to company standards and specifications. This position involves being actively present in the field, inspecting aerial fiber cable placement and underground conduit and handhole installations for quality and adherence to technical specifications. A key aspect of the role is community engagement, requiring the supervisor to quickly respond to and resolve neighborhood complaints arising from construction activities. The OSP Field Supervisor acts as an inspector, investigator, leader, and manager of construction crews, as well as an ambassador for Metronet within the community.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); or three (3) to five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be detailed oriented and 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 apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Works well under pressure
Ability walking long distances, and potentially uneven and/or less than ideal ground conditions each day with contractors
Capable working in all temperatures, climate and weather conditions maintaining safe work zone practices
Must have excellent communications and diplomacy skills
Committed to and driven by quality and safety
Ability to distinguish between general audience information and confidential information and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time and recognize which tasks are more urgent or require more attention
Must have and maintain a valid driver license and a clean driving record (no DUIs or serious traffic violations).

Responsibilities

Maintain understanding of our specifications, standard practices, and safety
Conduct walkouts and inspects aerial fiber cable placement on poles and splice points as well as the underground placement of conduit and handholes for quality and correct installation as per Metronet’s technical specifications and/or construction specifications.
Approve all unitized completed aerial work done to Metronet’s standards
Manage the OSP Construction Tracker
Monitor the approved budget for each of their assigned work orders
Respond to utility strikes, conducts investigation, completes documentation of said strike within 24 hours.
Conducts retraining of the contractor or terminates them if necessary
Conduct a weekly audit for each contractor of their safety, construction, and quality practices
Identify contractor training needs and arranges for the contractor to get the training
Ensure aerial line contractors have a weekly safety and communications tailgate meeting with their employees and will assist the contractor in scheduling periodic damage prevention tailgates safety meetings in the language which the employees are most fluent