Job Description
Job Title:  Supervisor Telecom Construction Underground
Job Location (Short):  Philomath, OR
Workplace Type:  Field
Employment Type:  Salaried

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As an Underground Telecom Construction Supervisor, you will oversee, coordinate, and safely guide field crews performing underground utility installations (directional drilling, trenching, plowing, and vault placements)

 

*This position will need to be flexible to travel around the state of Oregon.

Connecting you to great benefits

  • Weekly Paychecks
  • Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
  • Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
  • 401(k) w/ Company Match
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Legal Insurance
  • Discounts on gym memberships,  pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

  • Lead Field Operations: Supervise daily activities of underground utility construction crews, ensuring production goals, quality standards, and project deadlines are met.

  • Enforce Safety First: Maintain a strict culture of safety by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, DOT standards, local traffic control laws, and company safety policies (including proper PPE and daily tailgate meetings).

  • Project Coordination: Read and interpret blueprints, project designs, and line prints. Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, and local utility locators (811) to prevent utility strikes.

  • Resource Management: Manage and allocate equipment, tools, and materials efficiently. Ensure routine maintenance is completed on machinery (directional drills, excavators, vacuum trucks).

  • Documentation & Reporting: Track daily production logs, timesheets, and material usage. Provide regular progress updates to leadership and resolve any field-level issues or deviations from the project plan.

What you’ll need

  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in telecom construction, specifically focused on underground utility installation (directional boring, trenching, conduit/fiber placement).

  • Leadership: At least 1–2 years of experience leading, mentoring, or supervising field crews or subcontractors.

  • Technical Skills: Strong ability to read and interpret construction prints, schematics, and splice/cut sheets. Deep understanding of underground utility locating and 811 protocols.

  • Licenses & Certifications: * A valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record (Class A or B CDL is highly preferred).

    • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is a plus.

Physical & Travel Requirements: Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, lift up to 50 lbs, and travel extensively across the state of Oregon as required by project locations.

Why grow your career with us
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.  

 

Building stronger solutions together 
Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.   
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Req Id:  6570