Supervisor Construction - Outside Plant (Finance)
Supervisor Construction - Outside Plant
Radford, VA, USA • Roanoke, VA, USA • Rustburg, VA 24588, USA Req #3547
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company ("Shentel") specializes in providing High-Speed Internet and other telecommunications services to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. We focus on rural communities, which are often overlooked by larger companies. The Shentel family of brands includes: Shentel: Provides traditional cable Internet services for small towns and rural communities. Glo Fiber: Delivers fiber-optic Internet for customers in larger cities, as a competitor to incumbent providers. Shentel Business and Glo Fiber Business: Offers small, medium and large-scale telecommunication services for businesses and enterprises in our areas. We live and work in the same places as the customers we serve, and we are proud to support our local communities. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.
Job Summary:
The Outside Plant Construction and Splicing Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and oversight of all construction projects and splicing operations though-out the assigned area. Directly plans and supervises construction, installation, maintenance, test and turn-up and repair of copper, coax and fiber optic plant equipment to include various types of fiber transport equipment and fiber optic cables. The supervisor shall have experience organizing work groups, coaching employees, monitoring progress, enforcing company policy and ensuring quality compliance. The supervisor makes sure that project/department milestones and objectives are met while adhering to approved budgets and assuring compliance to federal, state and local regulatory compliance as required.
Qualification Requirements:
a. Education: AS degree in a relevant engineering or technology field is desired. Other candidates with a strong technical background and/or substantial industry or military experience will be considered.
b. Experience Level:
i. 10 or more years of experience in the telecommunications industry is required
ii. 7 or more years of experience with fiber construction and installation
c. Special Requirements:
i. Work aloft up to 50' in a bucket truck, ladder, or climb utility poles
ii. Work in confined spaces (manholes, vaults, etc.)
iii. Distinguish between different colors
iv. Able and willing to work outdoors and inclement weather
v. Ability to work independently and deal tactfully and effectively with the public and staff
vi. Ability to lift and carry 75 pounds
vii. Valid driver's license
viii. CDL license preferred, but not required
d. Skill Requirements:
i. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills
ii. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
iii. Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
IV. Knowledge:
i. Microsoft Office Suite Computer skills; Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook
ii. Ability to manage groups to meet company objectives and deadlines
iii. Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
iv. Ability to work in office and field environments
v. Strong understanding of how construction equipment works
vi. Create and interpret budgets
vii. Technical knowledge in CATV, telephony, and internet operations experience also considered
Shentel provides a drug-free workplace and is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Other details
- Job Family Engineering & Operations
- Job Function Incumbent Cable
- Pay Type Salary
- Required Education High School
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- Radford, VA, USA
- Roanoke, VA, USA
- Rustburg, VA 24588, USA
