Construction Supervisor

DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS; Maringouin (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with 6% match

Paid holidays + PTO

Life/AD&D & Short-Term Disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Direct Communications seeks a Construction Supervisor to lead our fiber broadband crews across Tri-Parish and Central Louisiana. The role demands on-site leadership, a proactive “whatever it takes” mindset, and hands-on expertise to manage underground utility projects to completion.

You will oversee teams, ensure safety, drive productivity, and uphold rigorous quality standards while coordinating resources and schedules in a rural service footprint.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in heavy equipment operation, underground utility work, and broadband construction (drilling, plowing, and fiber installation).
• Proven ability to manage teams, high-value resources, and projects within tight timelines.
• Strong mastery of fiber optic network maintenance, DLC systems, fiber hubs, and power installations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction crews, fostering safety and excellence on-site.
• Drive daily productivity for installation and repair of the fiber network following quality standards.
• Lead by example, troubleshoot site issues and maintain site cleanliness and traffic control.
• Accurately document materials, equipment, and progress in accordance with policies.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Underground utility work

Broadband construction

Team leadership

Fiber optic maintenance

DLC systems

Power installations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL preferred

Tools

DLC systems

Fiber hubs

Job description

Location: Tri-Parish & Central Louisiana Areas (Louisiana)

Department: Broadband Construction

Compensation: $68,000 - $75,000 / year

Construction Supervisor: Lead the Future of Rural Connectivity

Are you a seasoned construction leader with a reputation for getting the job done right?Join our dynamic team at Direct Communications, where we have spent over 75 years bridging the digital divide for rural communities. We don't just build networks; we empower neighbors through high-end managed routers, security solutions, and cutting-edge services.

Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Legacy

We believe in taking care of the people who power our mission. Enjoy unmatched benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance for just $0.50 per paycheck. We support your whole self with a 6% 401(k) match, telehealth services, professional and personal tuition reimbursement, and a culture that truly respects your work/life balance.

The Role: Expert Leadership in the Field

We are looking for a high-caliber Construction Supervisor to lead our fiber broadband crews in Tri-Parish and Central Louisiana areas. This isn't just a "desk job"—it’s a role for a proactive leader who thrives on-site, possesses a "whatever it takes" attitude, and has the technical grit to manage complex underground utility projects to completion.

Qualifications & Expertise

• Deep Industry Knowledge: Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in heavy equipment operation, underground utility work, and broadband construction (specifically drilling, plowing, and best‑in‑class fiber installation practices).
• Strategic Project Oversight: Proven ability to manage teams, high‑value resources, and projects effectively within tight timelines.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong mastery of fiber optic network maintenance, DLC systems, fiber hubs, and power installations.
• The "Ideal" Professional: You are someone who is naturally driven to exceed goals, possesses the emotional intelligence to lead diverse teams with respect, and prioritizes the team’s collective success over personal ego.
• Credentials: High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license with a clean record is required. CDL, preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Elite Crew Management: Supervise construction crews, fostering a culture where safety is instinctive and excellence is the standard.
• Operational Excellence: Drive daily productivity for the installation and repair of our fiber network, ensuring every foot of cable meets our rigorous quality standards.
• Hands‑On Leadership: You lead by example. Whether it's troubleshooting a complex site issue or assisting with site cleanliness and traffic control, you are never "too big" for the task at hand.
• Accountability: Accurately document materials, equipment, and progress, ensuring all company policies are enforced on-site.

Schedule & Compensation

• Salary: $68,000 - $75,000+ per year (Positioned competitively within the local market; starting salary is commensurate with your level of expertise).
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours/week, with the flexibility to work 35 hours weekly upon approval to maintain work/life balance.
• Travel: Frequent daily travel across our geographic footprint and overtime for emergency repairs are required.

Our Full Benefits Suite

• Unmatched Healthcare: Medical/Dental/Vision for $0.50/per paycheck. (Yep, that’s right $0.50/per paycheck)
• Retirement: 401(k) with a 6% company match.
• Time Off: 10 paid holidays + generous PTO (14 days in Year 1).
• Protection: Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability insurance.
• Growth: Personal & Professional Development Reimbursement.
• Perks: Free high-speed internet (if within service footprint) and 3rd party financial management services.

At Direct Communications, we are guided by our core values of Integrity, Growth, Respect, Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, and Community. If you are a leader who is as hungry for results as you are humble in your success and smart about how you manage people, you belong here.