OSP Crew Lead

Position Purpose

The OSP Crew Lead is responsible for overseeing fiber construction operations, ensuring the safe and efficient installation of conduit, pulling conductor, and fiber, as well as performing necessary repairs and restorations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a 3–4-man crew on OSP construction projects
• Operate and oversee the use of construction equipment such as plows and mini excavators (mini x)
• Safely dig in proximity to live cables
• Jet and blow fiber cable through conduct when required
• Interpret design prints and accurately complete as-builts
• Report daily production and work completed
• Maintain clear and professional communication with customers and team members
• Ensure job site safety and compliance with regulations
• Travel as needed (primarily within NC); hotels and per diem covered

Physical Aspects:

• The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by a team-member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job in powerline construction.
• While performing the duties of this job, team-members are regularly required to talk or listen. The team-member is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, team-members may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Team members are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction sites. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Communication line construction work is performed outside and is subject to diverse weather conditions.

Competencies:

• Team-Oriented
• Self-Motivated
• Leader
• Customer Service Focused
• Ethical and Honest
• Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policy

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in OSP construction or closely related field
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable interacting with customers and internal teams
• Prior experience leading a construction or telecom crew
• Proficient in reading and understanding construction prints
• Experience with plowing, trenching, and fiber blowing
• Comfortable using computers and basic software (experience a plus)
• Aerial experience is a plus
• CDL is a plus

Special Position Requirements

This is a position and all applicable policies including drug testing and background checks will apply.

River City Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, River City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.