Outside Plant Lead
Listed on 2026-03-06
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Field/Service Technician, Installation Technician, Building Maintenance
PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Outside Plant (OSP) Lead provides day-to-day field leadership for Outside Plant Technicians and Installers, ensuring outside plant construction, service drops, and FTTH installations are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS- Directly supervise Outside Plant Technicians, In-House Installers and Contractors.
- Assign daily tasks, prioritize jobs, and manage workloads to meet service and construction deadlines.
- Offer on-site guidance, training, coaching, and technical support to field staff.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee material usage and reporting to ensure accuracy, minimize waste and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Coordinate with operations and warehouse staff to support timely job completion.
- Assist installers with complex or escalated technical issues.
- Ensure customer concerns are addressed promptly and professionally.
- Enforce all safety policies, PPE requirements, and OSHA regulations.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to utility construction and maintenance.
- Collaborate with municipalities, utility companies, and property owners to coordinate permits, access, and inspections.
- Update leadership on job status, challenges, and progress.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and installation standards.
- Assist with developing training materials and mentoring team members.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
COMPETENCIES- Advanced knowledge of fiber optic outside plant construction and FTTH systems.
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
- Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and network designs.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and respond to emergencies as needed.
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WORK ENVIRONMENTThe job involves outdoor field supervision, including climbing, walking on uneven terrain, crawling in tight crawl spaces and buildings, and working from heights. This position may be exposed to external weather conditions including rain, sleet, snow, etc., as well as a varying degree of cold and hot temperatures.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThis position requires regular field presence, including accessing job sites, lifting tools and materials, and working in varying outdoor conditions. On-call availability is required for emergency response.
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORKThis is a full-time position, and typical work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
TRAVELOccasional travel throughout the BBI and CCEC service territories. Some travel throughout Oregon and to other states for conferences and other events.
QUALIFICATIONS- High School diploma or equivalent
- A minimum of one year experience as an Outside Plant Technician or equivalent
- Strong working knowledge of fiber optic outside plant construction and FTTH installations.
- Experience with aerial and underground fiber installation techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and network designs.
- Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and respond to emergencies as needed.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Must meet the requirements of pre-employment drug screening and comply with the company’s drug and alcohol policy while employed.
- Reliable transportation for getting to work.
Previous experience in telecommunications or technical fieldwork preferred but not required.
The specific statements reflected in each section of this position description are not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather the basic elements and criteria considered being necessary in order to satisfactorily perform the duties associated with the position.
Beacon Broadband, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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