Location: Nationwide Travel (Up to 100%)
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Telecommunications | Fiber Optic Construction
Build Networks. Lead People. Grow Your Career.
We are looking for an experienced Fiber Optic Field Operations Manager who leads by example.
This is not a desk management position. This is a working manager role responsible for leading crews, maintaining production, ensuring quality, mentoring technicians, and serving as the primary field leader on rural fiber deployment projects.
If you're the type of leader who enjoys solving problems in the field, holding crews accountable, and producing quality work while developing the next generation of technicians, we'd like to talk with you.
This position offers a clear path into senior operations leadership for high-performing candidates.
What You'll Do
As our Field Operations Supervisor, you'll oversee daily field production while remaining actively involved in project execution.
Leadership
- Lead multiple fiber deployment crew(s) in daily operations
- Set production goals and ensure schedules are met
- Mentor, train, and develop Fiber Lead Technicians and junior technicians
- Conduct daily safety and production meetings
- Maintain accountability for workmanship and project quality
- Resolve field issues while keeping projects moving
- Coordinate with OSP Project Managers and Construction Management
Technical Responsibilities
- Perform and oversee fusion splicing
- Review OTDR and power meter testing
- Troubleshoot fiber network issues
- Interpret fiber design maps and construction prints
- Verify splice quality and testing documentation
- Ensure as-built documentation is accurate
Operations
- Manage company vehicles, trailers, tools, and equipment
- Ensure crews follow company safety standards
- Monitor labor productivity
- Coordinate materials and logistics
- Maintain accurate digital reporting and project documentation
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of fiber optic construction experience
- 3+ years leading field crews
- Strong fusion splicing experience
- Advanced OTDR testing and troubleshooting experience
- Experience with aerial and underground fiber construction
- Ability to read fiber prints and network design documents
- Experience using digital reporting platforms
- Comfortable working from tablets and cloud-based software
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to travel up to 100%
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supervising multiple crew(s)
- Rural broadband deployment experience
- Experience working with utility, municipal, or cooperative fiber projects
- Knowledge of OSHA safety standards
- Experience with project scheduling and production reporting
Compensation & Benefits
We invest in our employees with competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits.
Benefits Include
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance-based advancement opportunities
- Company-paid travel time
- Company-paid per diem
- Company truck
- Fuel card
- Company-issued tools and equipment
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k)
- Up to 8% Company Match
- Paid Time Off (80 hours annually, prorated based on hire date)
- Paid Training
- Professional Development Assistance
- Relocation Assistance (where applicable)
- Flexible Scheduling (project dependent)
We're Looking For Someone Who
- Leads from the front—not from the truck.
- Takes ownership of project success.
- Builds strong, productive teams.
- Makes confident field decisions.
- Holds themselves and others accountable.
- Maintains high production without sacrificing quality.
- Wants to grow into larger operational leadership roles.
Application Requirements
To be considered, applicants must include the following in their resume or application:
- Fusion splicer(s) used (brand/model)
- OTDR/testing equipment experience
- Digital reporting or project management software used
- A brief description of a challenging fiber troubleshooting issue you solved
Applications missing this information may not be reviewed.
Why Join Us?
We're building a team of professionals who take pride in delivering high-quality fiber networks to rural communities across the country. If you're looking for a company that values leadership, craftsmanship, accountability, and long-term career growth, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help build the future of broadband infrastructure.
Pay: $33.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
