Volks Resources has multiple immediate requirements for OSP Field Supervisors based in Loves Park, IL.
You need previous OSP (Fiber) Field Supervision experience.
This is a Field position and you must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
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OSP Field Supervisor
The OSP Field Supervisor ensures construction is built safely and to the required standards and specifications.
An OSP Field Supervisor will find themselves in many various roles throughout a typical day. They need to have skills, experience and behavioral traits that are necessary for their role as an inspector, an investigator, a leader and manager of aerial and or underground construction crews, resolve complaints within the community, and other various roles.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Maintain an understanding of our specifications, standard practices, and safety
- Conduct walkouts and inspect aerial fiber cable placement on poles and splice points as well as the underground placement of conduit and handholes for quality and correct installation.
- Approve all unitized completed aerial work
- Manage the OSP Construction Tracker
- Monitor the approved budget for each of their assigned work orders
- Respond to utility strikes, conduct investigations, complete documentation of said strike within 24 hours. Conducts retraining of the contractor or terminates them if necessary
- Conduct a weekly audit for each contractor of their safety, construction, and quality practices
- Identify contractor training needs and arrange for the contractor to get the training
- Ensure aerial line contractors have a weekly safety and communications tailgate meeting with their employees and will assist the contractor in scheduling periodic damage prevention tailgate safety meetings.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :
A High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); or three (3) to five (5) years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Must be detailed oriented and have excellent organizational skillsRelated quality control and / or outside aerial plant construction experienceAbility to work independently with minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environmentAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.Works well under pressureAbility to walk long distances, and potentially uneven and / or less-than-ideal ground conditions each day with contractorsCapable of working in all temperatures, climates, and weather conditions maintaining safe work zone practicesMust have excellent communication and diplomacy skillsCommitted to and driven by quality and safetyAbility to distinguish between general audience information and confidential information and to maintain confidentiality at all times.Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time and recognize which tasks are more urgent or require more attentionMust have and maintain a valid driver's license and a clean driving record