Telecom Field Lead: Drop Bury & Fiber Installations

ADP, Inc.; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Telecom seeks a Drop Bury Supervisor to oversee daily field operations and lead technicians and subcontractors in the Wisconsin/Michigan market. You will ensure safety, quality, timely completion, and adherence to customer and company standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Dispatch, monitoring productivity, performing field quality inspections, and mentoring crews in burial, installation, and equipment usage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years in telecommunications, underground utility, Drop Bury, construction, or related field.
• Supervisory or crew lead experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with fiber and coax drop burial operations preferred.
• Knowledge of underground utility locating and 811/Dig Safe requirements.
• Knowledge of underground construction practices including hand digging and trenching.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple crews and field issues simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Pre-employment screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct Drop Bury Technicians and subcontractor crews in the market.
• Coordinate with Dispatch to review workloads, routing, and outstanding work.
• Monitor daily production to meet productivity and completion expectations.
• Conduct field quality control inspections per standards.
• Ensure burial depth, cable placement, restoration, and installation practices are followed.
• Verify underground utilities are located and marked per 811/Dig Safe.
• Resolve field issues involving conflicts, access, damaged facilities, or equipment.
• Document completed work with notes, photos, measurements.
• Train and mentor field staff on installation techniques and safety.
• Travel within the market to sites to support crews.

Skills

Telecom experience

Supervisory experience

Fiber & coax burial

Underground utility locating

Dig Safe knowledge

Leadership & problem-solving

Crews management

Communication skills

Field scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sunrise Telecom seeks a Drop Bury Supervisor to oversee daily field operations and lead technicians and subcontractors in the Wisconsin/Michigan market. You will ensure safety, quality, timely completion, and adherence to customer and company standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Dispatch, monitoring productivity, performing field quality inspections, and mentoring crews in burial, installation, and equipment usage.