Fiber Optic Drop Installation Lead

Jobtailor; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an on-site supervisor to manage fiber optic drop installations across multiple project areas in Henderson, NV. The role requires leading in-house crews, ensuring adherence to standards, and coordinating with engineers, management, and clients.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of hands-on fiber optic experience, 1+ year of crew supervision, and OSHA 10 certification. Strong reporting, scheduling, and safety leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on fiber optic drop installation or OSP construction.
• Minimum 1 year of experience leading or supervising field crews.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic installation methods for aerial and buried work.
• Ability to read construction drawings, splice schematics and drop maps.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; ability to travel up to 100%.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification preferred.
• Experience with fiber optic splicing and testing preferred.
• Proficiency with tablet reporting and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and direct daily drop installation activities for in-house crews across project areas.
• Ensure subscriber drop installations meet company standards and manufacturer guidelines.
• Track progress against timelines and adjust crew assignments as needed.
• Coordinate scheduling with engineering, project management, clients, and firms.
• Inspect installations for workmanship, routing, labeling, and documentation.
• Manage material inventory, logistics, and staging.
• Maintain daily production records with unit counts, addresses, and statuses.
• Resolve field issues involving access, permits, and easements.
• Supervise, train, and provide feedback to installation crews.
• Conduct safety briefings and enforce PPE and safe work practices.
• Report incidents, near-misses, and quality issues with corrective actions.
• Serve as on-site escalation point for customer concerns.
• Coordinate installation scheduling, access requirements, and property restoration.
• Provide daily production updates and participate in weekly meetings.
• Maintain installation tracking records and report rework and quality trends.

Skills

Fiber Optic Installation Methods

Aerial and Buried Applications

Material Inventory Management

Quality Inspection

Splice Schematics Reading

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tablet for Reporting

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an on-site supervisor to manage fiber optic drop installations across multiple project areas in Henderson, NV. The role requires leading in-house crews, ensuring adherence to standards, and coordinating with engineers, management, and clients.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of hands-on fiber optic experience, 1+ year of crew supervision, and OSHA 10 certification. Strong reporting, scheduling, and safety leadership are essential for success.