Director of Operations

About Us

A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), FiberTel, LLC. is locally grown in Utah’s Art City and has rapidly expanded over the Northwest and Western regions.

 

As an advocate for economic growth in the state of Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California we understand the business of conveying information. With all that is happening in our state and nationwide, we are seeing different ways of life, work, and school. The increase in work from home and online school has put a strain on internet providers and their bandwidth. Internet Providers are relying heavily on us to continue the construction and installation of fiber optics to ensure that internet service goes uninterrupted for the people of our communities.

 

We are a utility construction company, with a specialization in the installation of fiber optics. We offer a full turnkey experience for our clients.

 

For our employees, we offer rewarding benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401k (with company match). 

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.

About this Role

FiberTel is looking for an experienced OSP/Telecom Director of Operations for our San Jose location. 

 The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization and liaising with executive management to make decisions for operational activities. This position is also responsible for helping to update and develop corporate policy and set strategic goals. 

What You'll Do

• Assists the Vice President, Operations and other executives in the development and formulation of long- and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives. 

• Develops project plans and leads project teams to meet the needs of individual customers 

• Achieves optimum employee production levels through direct leadership of the organization 

• Interfaces with clients and leads client focused teams to meet operational objectives of the organization 

• Directs and monitors department managers in the accomplishment of goals consistent with established policies and safety procedures 

• Acts as liaison between department management and subordinate levels, as well as executive and department-manager levels 

• Identifies, recommends, and implements changes to improve productivity and reduce cost among various business and operating units 

• Leads multi operating unit teams to complete major projects across various service territories 

• Develops new client bases and major projects, centered on technical requirements 

• Initiates and coordinates major projects 

• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures 

• Performs special projects and completes other job-related duties as assigned 

What You'll Bring

• Must be telecom experienced 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or equivalent field; equivalent work experience, or combination of work and education, may be substituted 

• 10 years’ experience in Operational Management overseeing/managing major projects 

• 5 years’ experience managing employees 

 

Skills: 

• Ability to manage/supervise other team members effectively 

• Strong problem evaluation/solving skills 

• Strong team building skills 

• Strong organizational and time management skills 

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) 

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) 

What You'll Get

Working Conditions:  

This is a full-time hourly position, expected to work at least 40 hours per week. This position operates in an outdoor environment and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, high temperatures, and high wind. The outside work environment will vary throughout the day including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings, and/or rural settings. This position may occasionally be exposed to natural gas and to the risk of electrical shock. Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels.  

Physical Requirements:  

The employee will need to have the ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time), tolerate work in extreme weather conditions, speak and hear worksite safety instructions, withstand prolonged and repeated: lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching and feeling, crouching, and crawling. The employee will need to be able to regularly lift 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

Benefits Include:  

• Company Vehicle, gas card, phone, laptop 

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident 

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts 

• PWR Discounts (Flight Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Nike) 

• Group Discount (Pet Insurance, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance) 

• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching 

• Short & Long Term Disability 

• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance 

• Paid Holidays and Vacation 

* Pay is based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the employee.  

Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required  

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Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)  

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.   

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions. 

FiberTel, LLC  

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is - depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.