OSP Fiber - Network Maintenance Supervisor

Company Overview We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match. Job Summary: TheOSP FiberMaintenanceSupervisoris responsible fornetwork reliancetoincludeoutage reporting to fiber cabinets,fibersplittercabinets,andfiberdevelopments.The Maintenance Supervisoris responsible forcoordinating and delegating all responsibilities to the maintenance team that falls underthem.This will include any OT hours worked and anyafter-hoursevents, scheduled or unexpected. Essential Functions: Must be able to splice any type of fiber optic cable in any type of condition Must be able to run and safelyoperatea bucket truck Must be able to run and safely operative a mini excavator Must havepreviousexperiencemaintaininglive optical / LOS networks Musthavecritical thinking skills in potentially high stress situations Mustunderstandlow voltagetheoriesto include AC and DCpolarities Must understand AC to DC rectifying principles Must understand PON and GPONtechnologies and be able to troubleshoot outages Must be able to run OTDR and troubleshoot fiber from network to end userMust be able to record all data and document that for management and engineering Must understand backbone,feeder,and AP principals in FTTXpractices Must be able togive directions and leadership to the team that falls under them Must be able toorchestrate any controlled outages/ repairs, this includes working with NOC, filling out and filingtheappropriate paperworkand working with theappropriate channelsfor a successful controlled outage Must be willing to work extended hours, often preppingscheduled eventsduring the dayand working into the night Must be able to differentiate the difference betweendifferentsizesand colors of cables Experience conducting and providing trainingto the team Musthave experiencewith DOT regulations Ability to communicate in person and by telephone, even at odd hours of the night Maintains network integrity through preventive maintenance Ability to use any equipment in a safe manner,in accordance withcompany, industry and regulatory standards Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement): Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Drug Free Workplace: Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr NextLink