Talent.com
Operations Field Supervisor
Operations Field SupervisorRipple Fiber • Itasca, IL, US
No longer accepting applications
Operations Field Supervisor

Operations Field Supervisor

Ripple Fiber • Itasca, IL, US
19 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Operations Field Supervisor | Ripple Fiber

We are looking for an Operations Field Supervisor to join our growing team. At Ripple Fiber, we deliver more than high-speed internet. We're creating a ripple effect by producing opportunities and brighter futures for the residents of the communities we serve. Join America's most innovative, industry-leading fiber internet company, and help shape the future.

We believe the biggest wave starts as a ripple.

About Our Culture

We are a dynamic, fast-growing, and innovative company driven by ambitious self-starters with entrepreneurial mindsets. Our fast-paced environment fosters creativity, collaboration, and initiative. We are people-centric, placing strong emphasis on employee experience, career growth, and professional development.

About the Role

This role leads day-to-day field operations in a market : supervising installers, supporting installs and troubleshooting, and enforcing quality, safety, and schedule standards. They act as the field lead, bridging direction from the Regional Operations Manager to frontline installers.

Responsibilities :

  • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate installation technicians and crews in your market(s).
  • Be field-based : participate in installs, trouble tickets, and spot troubleshooting when needed.
  • Coordinate daily work assignment, routing, scheduling, and dispatching of installation crews.
  • Monitor installation quality, compliance with SOPs, safety, and company standards.
  • Perform spot quality audits, ride-alongs, and inspections to enforce workmanship and consistency.
  • Escalate persistent issues to Regional Ops Manager, and lead remediation plans locally.
  • Ensure each installer meets productivity targets (jobs per day, adherence, first-time success).
  • Interface with customers on installation issues, escalate complaints, and lead resolution efforts.
  • Support new technician onboarding, training, and coaching on best practices.
  • Track and maintain field metrics : completion rate, rework, missed appointments, dispatch efficiency.
  • Coordinate with logistics / supply chain for parts, materials, and tools to avoid job delays.
  • Enforce safety protocols, ensure crews have PPE, follow ladder / site safety rules.
  • Collaborate with program, operations, and engineering teams to relay field feedback and improve processes.
  • Maintain accurate field documentation, job records, and reporting for your team.

Qualifications : Skills Required

  • Experience specifically in FTTH / in-home fiber install operations.
  • High School diploma or equivalent; technical / trade schooling preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in fiber / broadband / telecom installation or field operations.
  • 1+ year in a leadership or supervisory capacity over installers or field technicians.
  • Strong ability to work on the ground in installations and also lead people.
  • Proficiency with routing, scheduling, and dispatch planning.
  • Good troubleshooting & technical skills in fiber drop, CPE, ONT, WiFi basics.
  • Strong communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to manage metrics, field KPIs, and act on performance data.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record; ability to travel locally.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends) when needed.
  • Preferred

  • Certifications in fiber optics or broadband (CFOT, SCTE, etc.).
  • Experience with field workforce management or mobile dispatch systems.
  • Some familiarity with escalation paths, SLAs, or regional operations support.
  • Prior experience interfacing with customers in field installation contexts.
  • Physical

  • Field-heavy role : substantial time on site, climbing ladders, accessing tight spaces, working outdoors.
  • Must be able to lift tools or equipment (up to ~4060 lbs) occasionally.
  • Ability to traverse uneven terrain, homes, basements, attics, rooftops
  • We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) with company match, and a supportive work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. If you're passionate about making a difference and being part of a community-focused company, Ripple Fiber is the place for you. Ripple Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Ripple Fiber is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

    Create a job alert for this search

    Field Supervisor • Itasca, IL, US

    Related jobs
    Electrical Supervisor Full Time Days

    Electrical Supervisor Full Time Days

    Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL, US
    Full-time
    At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace.This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.A...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Operator, Reactor Supervisor

    Operator, Reactor Supervisor

    Constellation Energy • Yorkville, IL, United States
    Full-time
    As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose : accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy p...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Manager of Operational Excellence

    Manager of Operational Excellence

    Charter Manufacturing Company • Woodstock, IL, US
    Full-time
    Operational Excellence And Continuous Improvement Leader.Charter Casting is currently searching for an Operational Excellence And Continuous Improvement Leader to join our team in a high-visibility...Show more
    Last updated: 5 days ago • Promoted
    Electrical Foreman (Industrial)

    Electrical Foreman (Industrial)

    Dubak Electrical • La Grange Park, IL, US
    Full-time
    Salary : $39-$52, based on skills and experience.Dubak Electrical Group is growing and in search of an experienced Industrial Electrical Foreman. This role will be responsible for the on-site managem...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Electrical Foreman

    Electrical Foreman

    JTM Electrical & Technology, LLC • West Dundee, IL, US
    Full-time
    As a Foreman for JTM Electrical & Technology your primary responsibility will be overseeing and coordinating all job site functions including that of a crew of journeyman electricians and appre...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    General Superintendent

    General Superintendent

    Michael Page • Des Plaines, IL, US
    Full-time
    Lead High-Impact Projects with a Respected General Contractor.A well-established and respected commercial construction company based in Rosemont, IL is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Ge...Show more
    Last updated: 19 days ago • Promoted
    Hydro Blast Field Supervisor

    Hydro Blast Field Supervisor

    USA DeBusk, LLC • Joliet, Illinois, United States
    Full-time
    Quick Apply
    USA DeBusk is a best-in-class mechanical and industrial cleaning services provider specializing in servicing the downstream energy market. We offer the full suite of maintenance and turnaround servi...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    Manager of Plant Operations and Environmental Services

    Manager of Plant Operations and Environmental Services

    CJE SeniorLife • Deerfield, IL, United States
    Full-time
    CJE SeniorLife Weinberg Community for Senior Living is a premier assisted living campus in Deerfield that provides a warm, supportive environment with engaging life enrichment opportunities to enha...Show more
    Last updated: 25 days ago • Promoted
    Regional Field Operations Manager

    Regional Field Operations Manager

    Illinois Staffing • Oak Brook, IL, US
    Full-time
    Regional Field Operations Manager.Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the worlds most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society.Zayos 141,000-mile netwo...Show more
    Last updated: 6 days ago • Promoted
    Traveling Electrical Superintendent

    Traveling Electrical Superintendent

    Gpac • Yorkville, Illinois, United States
    Full-time
    Quick Apply
    Traveling Electrical Superintendent | Mission-Critical Data Center Projects.A well-known and highly respected Commercial General Contractor is seeking a. Traveling Electrical Superintendent.This rol...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    Manager, Operational Technology

    Manager, Operational Technology

    AHEAD • Libertyville, IL, United States
    Full-time
    AHEAD builds platforms for digital business.By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digi...Show more
    Last updated: 19 days ago • Promoted
    Maintenance Manager

    Maintenance Manager

    Mauser Packaging Solutions • Bloomingdale, IL, US
    Full-time
    Oversees, plans and issues work orders to appropriate shift team members for the implementation of equipment modifications as well as preventative and any corrective maintenance.Prepares and c...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Gerente de Operaciones

    Gerente de Operaciones

    The Grounds Guys • McHenry, IL, US
    Aquí está el trato : somos increíbles cuidando a nuestros clientes y brindando un servicio excepcional de cuidado del césped y paisajismo residencial y comercial. Pero eso solo sucede porque tenemos ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    Commercial Roofing Service Foreman

    Commercial Roofing Service Foreman

    Tecta & Schwickerts • Lisle, IL, US
    Full-time
    Illinois Roofing was founded as Illinois Roofing in 1990 and joined Tecta America in 2005.Located in the suburban Chicago, IL area, we serve the Chicago area, Northern Illinois, and Indiana.We spec...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    Maintenance Manager

    Maintenance Manager

    Cushman & Wakefield • Huntley, IL, US
    Full-time
    Are you an experienced Maintenance Manager ready to lead a dynamic team in a high-impact environment? At C&W Services, we're looking for a skilled individual to oversee all aspects of our operation...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Operations Supervisor

    Operations Supervisor

    Parsec, LLC • Harvey, IL, US
    Full-time
    Parsec, LLC, a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.Parsec's experienced management team, with its state-of-the art equipment provides solutions to its customers resulting in proven ...Show more
    Last updated: 24 days ago • Promoted
    Manufacturing Maintenance Manager

    Manufacturing Maintenance Manager

    Advanced Technology Services • BELLWOOD, IL, US
    Full-time
    Founded in 1985, ATS is a company with a presence in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom.We are professionals in Industrial Maintenance and we make factories run better.Fundada en 1985...Show more
    Last updated: 2 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    General Superintendent

    General Superintendent

    Foster Lawson • Mundelein, IL, US
    Full-time
    General Superintendent – Heavy Civil & Wastewater.Project Manager / Senior Project Executive.The General Superintendent is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and executi...Show more
    Last updated: 18 hours ago • Promoted • New!