Resource & Scheduling Specialist

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.  

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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Brightspeed is looking for a Resource and Scheduling Specialist to join our team! As a Resource and Scheduling Specialist, you will be responsible for administering technician schedules. The effective management of schedules maximizes appointment availability which impacts appointment availability for our external customers. It also impacts the field team through schedule and expense management related to overtime.

As a Resource and Scheduling Specialist, Your Responsibilities will include:

• Taking calls and emails from the field technicians and supervisors for time off requests utilizing guidelines including union contract requirements and local agreements to determine availability, including updating schedules and notifications to technicians of approval/denial
• Managing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly shift bid and schedule information
• Buried Service Wire (BSW) coordination, scheduling drop locates, getting permits, closing out requests
• Tracking of illness and FMLA occurrences as well as notification to field management
• Working with the field team on allocation of vacation slots, comp days and shift requirements based on data from field scheduling tool for optimal offering

What It Takes To Catch Our Eye:

• High School diploma or equivalent experience
• Organization skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent Communication skills both written and verbal
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work rotating Saturdays

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WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits. 

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

For all applicants, please take a moment to review our Privacy Notices:  

• Brightspeed’s Privacy Notice for California Residents
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