Telecom Field Supervisor - Hands-On Fiber Lead

Primary Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Services seeks a Telecom Field Supervisor in Houston to lead a crew of 10–12 technicians in fiber optic construction, aerial work, and OSP maintenance. The role blends field leadership with hands-on engineering, scheduling, and reporting to keep projects on track.

The position is primarily daytime, five days onsite in Houston, with occasional after-hours emergencies. Experience as a Fiber Foreman or Crew Lead and proficiency with Excel/Outlook/Teams are required to succeed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with telecom line crews, fiber optic construction, or OSP maintenance.
• Experience supervising field personnel and managing crew schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and computer-based reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of approximately 10–12 telecommunications field employees, overseeing assignments, schedules, productivity, and performance.
• Supervise aerial and underground fiber construction, OSP maintenance, network repairs, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Work alongside field crews on fiber lashing, rerouting, damage repairs, troubleshooting, and construction activities.
• Perform fieldwork from bucket‑truck aerial lifts when required, following applicable equipment and safety procedures.
• Coordinate emergency network restoration, storm response, and priority construction projects.
• Plan daily labor, equipment, materials, and field resources to support project completion.
• Maintain work orders, crew schedules, construction documentation, and operational reports.
• Monitor jobsite safety, field workmanship, and compliance with telecommunications construction standards.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and scheduling applications to manage daily administrative responsibilities.
• Coordinate with internal departments and leadership to resolve operational challenges and maintain project schedules.
• Balance field supervision with employee accountability, performance follow‑up, and administrative duties.

Skills

Telecom field leadership

Fiber optic construction

Crew supervision

MS Office reporting

Bucket truck operations

Safety compliance

Onsite availability

Emergency response

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Primary Services seeks a Telecom Field Supervisor in Houston to lead a crew of 10–12 technicians in fiber optic construction, aerial work, and OSP maintenance. The role blends field leadership with hands-on engineering, scheduling, and reporting to keep projects on track.

The position is primarily daytime, five days onsite in Houston, with occasional after-hours emergencies. Experience as a Fiber Foreman or Crew Lead and proficiency with Excel/Outlook/Teams are required to succeed.