Fiber OSP Field Supervisor: Safe, Impactful Leadership

Metronet; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Metronet is hiring an OSP Field Supervisor in Texas. You will oversee safe construction of our fiber network, inspect aerial and underground installs, and manage contractor safety and quality on projects across communities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (or 3–5 years related experience), detail-oriented work style, and a valid driver’s license. Competitive salary with growth opportunities within a fast-growing fiber company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or 3–5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be detailed oriented and have 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 in written, oral or diagram form.
• Works well under pressure.
• Ability to walk long distances over uneven ground with contractors.
• Capable of working in all temperatures, climate and weather conditions maintaining safe work zone practices.
• Must have excellent communications and diplomacy skills.
• Committed to quality and safety.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize urgent ones.
• Must have a valid driver license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of specifications, standard practices, and safety.
• Inspect aerial fiber placement on poles and underground conduit for quality per standards.
• Approve all unitized completed aerial work to Metronet’s standards.
• Manage the OSP Construction Tracker.
• Monitor the approved budget for each work order.
• Respond to utility strikes; conduct investigation and document within 24 hours; retrain or terminate contractor if needed.
• Conduct weekly safety and quality audits of contractors.
• Identify contractor training needs and arrange training.
• Ensure contractors have weekly tailgate safety meetings in employees' language.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Metronet is hiring an OSP Field Supervisor in Texas. You will oversee safe construction of our fiber network, inspect aerial and underground installs, and manage contractor safety and quality on projects across communities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (or 3–5 years related experience), detail-oriented work style, and a valid driver’s license. Competitive salary with growth opportunities within a fast-growing fiber company.