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# Fiber Optic Field Operations Supervisor

- **Company:** Complete Communications
- **Location:** Sullivan, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $68,640.0 - $72,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software as a Service, Network Planning and Design, Tablet Computers
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=71ee3829d7a9da95

## About the Role

* 5+ years of fiber optic construction experience
 * 3+ years leading field crews
 * Strong fusion splicing experience
 * Advanced OTDR testing and troubleshooting experience
 * Experience with aerial and underground fiber construction
 * Ability to read fiber prints and network design documents
 * Experience using digital reporting platforms
 * Comfortable working from tablets and cloud-based software
 * Strong leadership and communication skills
 * Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
 * Ability to travel up to 100%

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience supervising multiple crew(s)
 * Rural broadband deployment experience
 * Experience working with utility, municipal, or cooperative fiber projects
 * Knowledge of OSHA safety standards
 * Experience with project scheduling and production reporting

## Description

We are looking for an experienced Fiber Optic Field Operations Manager who leads by example.

This is not a desk management position. This is a working manager role responsible for leading crews, maintaining production, ensuring quality, mentoring technicians, and serving as the primary field leader on rural fiber deployment projects.

If you're the type of leader who enjoys solving problems in the field, holding crews accountable, and producing quality work while developing the next generation of technicians, we'd like to talk with you.

This position offers a clear path into senior operations leadership for high-performing candidates.

What You'll Do

As our Field Operations Supervisor, you'll oversee daily field production while remaining actively involved in project execution.

Leadership

 * Lead multiple fiber deployment crew(s) in daily operations
 * Set production goals and ensure schedules are met
 * Mentor, train, and develop Fiber Lead Technicians and junior technicians
 * Conduct daily safety and production meetings
 * Maintain accountability for workmanship and project quality
 * Resolve field issues while keeping projects moving
 * Coordinate with OSP Project Managers and Construction Management

Technical Responsibilities

 * Perform and oversee fusion splicing
 * Review OTDR and power meter testing
 * Troubleshoot fiber network issues
 * Interpret fiber design maps and construction prints
 * Verify splice quality and testing documentation
 * Ensure as-built documentation is accurate

Operations

 * Manage company vehicles, trailers, tools, and equipment
 * Ensure crews follow company safety standards
 * Monitor labor productivity
 * Coordinate materials and logistics
 * Maintain accurate digital reporting and project documentation


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