OSP Lead Technician - Field

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Job description

Responsibilities

• The role of OSP Field Lead is responsible for managing and supervising all ongoing construction projects

• In addition to ensuring safety rules are followed at all times, they develop work schedules based upon the availability of employees or contractors and weather conditions

• OSP Field Lead is responsible for sourcing supplies needed for repairs and delivering materials within time limits, to ensure they do not run out before completing a project

• Coordinating daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery, and personnel

• Delegating individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors

• Training, managing, and mentoring employees and contractors

• Providing adequate resources and staffing to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices, and safety needs

• Emphasizing safe use of tools, machinery and equipment while providing training on safety gear, helmets and procedures

• Developing and managing project budgets and quality standards for all sites

• Resolving conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably

• Call in locates and Conduct deployments

• Occasionally conduct mechanical tasks

• Fill in field positions when necessary

• Customer Contact, which sometimes involves disgruntled customers

• File daily production reports and vehicle inspections

• File all damage and incident reports

• Complete in-field decisions and changes as needed

• Coordinate tasks between the four divisions of OSP (which are splicing, aerial, underground, and drop)

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

• HSD, or equivalent education, is required

• 2-4 years' experience as construction or outside plant foreman, or similar role

• Valid Drivers' Licenses, required

• Able to oversee all operations at a worksite and ensure a safe work environment

• An in-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, and OSHA guidelines

• Excellent verbal and written communication ability

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and keen attention to detail

• Time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to understand drawings and blueprints

• Expert knowledge of the construction industry

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