Field Operations Supervisor - Des Moines, IA

Metronet Associates, LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums paid

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Metronet is hiring a Field Operations Supervisor in Des Moines, IA to lead our outside field teams and ensure timely fulfillment of customer requests for installation and repair. The role involves coaching technicians, maintaining tool standards, and driving safety and quality across operations.

You will develop curricula, manage inventory, monitor compliance, and coordinate contractor activities to support hub and field infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cable franchise management.
• Knowledge of economic development.
• Proven outside plant construction knowledge.
• Experience with installation/maintenance of customer inside wiring.
• Ability to use spectrum analyzer, OTDR, and fault-diagnosis tools.
• MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee selection, hiring, and career development of field technicians.
• Establish and maintain standards for tools and test sets.
• Manage tools inventory and address loss issues promptly.
• Develop training and skills programs for new hires and staff.
• Manage safety training and enforce OSHA/industry standards.
• Monitor productivity and work quality at the individual level.
• Ensure courteous customer service and quality of installation work.
• Review underground locate requests and ensure accurate locating.
• Coordinate installation activities of contractors as needed.

Skills

Field operations management

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spectrum analyzer

OTDR

Test equipment

Job description

Field Operations Supervisor - Des Moines, IA

Job Category: Field Operations

Requisition Number: FIELD010204

• Full-Time

Locations

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Des Moines, IA - WH
Des Moines, IA | Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA 50313, USA

Description

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Join the Future of Connectivity with Metronet!

Are you ready to launch your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing fiber-optic powerhouses? Welcome to Metronet, where we don’t just build networks; we build communities.

Field Operations Supervisor

As a Field Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for managing all Metronet outside field operations in the assigned geographic area ensuring the efficient and timely completion of customer fulfillment requests for premise installation and repair. The Field Operations Supervisor also supports the video engineering and facilities engineering departments with hub site maintenance activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• You will oversee the selection, hiring, and career development of all field technicians
• You will help establish and maintain a standard for equipping technicians with tools and test sets
• You will manage the company tools and test set inventory and quickly address ‘loss’ issues
• You will help develop a supporting training and skills development curriculum for both new hires and existing employee and maintain its currency
• You will manage workplace safety and provide safety training to employees as required
• You will manage both the productivity and quality of work down to the individual employee level
• You will assure that all technicians exhibit a ‘customer friendly’ attitude promoting Metronet’s commitment “to serve with passion” and deliver an excellent customer experience.
• You will monitor quality control of installation work – conducts on-site QC surveys for compliance with Metronet installation standards and tracks QC compliance of individual technicians as well as generating monthly compliance reports
• You will resolve customer complaints – investigates service and damage complaints and takes appropriate action to resolve the complaint
• You will procure and coordinate installation activities of contractors as needed to meet work flow requirements
• You will develop and maintain a district out-of-hours call out schedule
• You will provide support to the video engineering and facilities engineering departments with the planning and maintenance functions for hub sites
• You will assist the video and network engineering teams with the planning of all Metronet hub sites in terms of advising as to their location, size, exterior appearance, and internal layout.
• You will support the monitoring and maintenance of all hub site electronics and peripheral systems
• You will assist with troubleshooting equipment failures and service affecting problems
• You will rapidly respond to any security or equipment alarms
• You will support Outside Plant with repair and maintenance activities
• You will work with OSP manager to develop OSP preventative maintenance routines to minimize potential outages
• You will provide assistance as needed with OSP repair and restoration activities.
• Review all underground plant locate requests for Metronet facilities and ensures accurate locating of subject facilities are completed timely.
• You will ensure OSHA, NESC, NEC, and Metronet safety regulations and precautions are followed for all work activities
• You will keep up-to-date with FCC and other regulatory requirements and standards
• You will support storefront manager with local utility relations
• May be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of cable franchise management
• Knowledge of economic development
• Proven outside plant construction knowledge
• Prior hands-on experience with the installation and maintenance of customer inside wire
• To support field personnel in 2nd tier technical support circumstances, the ability to use a spectrum analyzer ,OTDR, and other fault diagnosis tools
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Naturally model respect for others by listening well, encouraging others, and promptly returning phone calls/e-mails
• Ability to keep commitments to customers, suppliers, and other team members
• An orientation to problem solving with facts and drive for common goals and priorities to leverage diversity of opinion.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Public safety relations
• Provide the leadership, policies, and systems necessary to encourage individual employee performance accountability for the following:
• Manage personal and vehicle safety
• Provide productivity and work quality
• Maintain punctual attendance

Join us and find out what it means to love your career!

At Metronet, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology combined with exceptional customer care. Our 100% fiber-optic technology ensures that we provide our customers with some of the fastest internet speeds in the world. As industry leaders in fiber-to-the-premise voice, and internet services, we’re not just focused on expanding our networks—we’re focused on enriching the lives of those we serve.

We value our associates because they are the cornerstone of our success. By joining the Metronet family, you’re stepping into a rewarding career in technology with a company dedicated to your growth and success. We’re in it to win it, and a key part of our strategy is to strengthen our business-to-business technology sales team with talented and hard-working individuals who aspire to be the next generation of technology leaders.

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, we offer a competitive total compensation package, including 80% of medical premiums paid by the company, company-paid disability and life insurance, and a 401(k)-company match with vesting just after 12 months of employment. Plus, enjoy discounted services within our coverage areas and thrive in a locally owned, friendly, and fun atmosphere.

Discover more with Metronet — a company where your success builds stronger communities, and your future is limitless.

Metronet is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

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