Telecommunications Foreman

Description

• Following Safety Policies and Procedures
• Tools & Equipment - Identify all tools and equipment required to support each crew (Gang box Assignments, tool inspection and keep track of tools by signing sheet in-out).
• Foreman needs to be able to train and supervise technicians/apprentices in a team environment to facilitate installing telecommunication systems while following drawings and specifications.
• Interpreting and explaining plans/specifications to field workers.
• Maintain a clean work area and participate in job site clean up
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Scheduling the project in logical steps to budget enough time required to meet deadlines.
• Installation of various Telecommunications Devices
• Securing company tools and materials daily
• Actively Participating in Daily Safety and Work briefings.
• Installation of Telecommunications Grounding Systems
• Installation of various pathways and cable tray
• Daily hour/unit reports for their crews - Submit hours/units daily for each employee assigned to Foreman on established form (Standard Time Sheet).
• Terminating, testing, troubleshooting of Low Voltage Cabling (Fiber Optics, Cat 5, Cat 6).
• Conferring with senior management, supervisory personnel to resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Provide basic tools from provided tool list prior to 1stday of employment.
• Foreman needs to be able to perform Quality Assurance checks of their team’s work ensuring cable install is performed within all applicable requirements.
• Managing small to large sized projects of 5 or more persons at one or more locations.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Installation of Prefabricated Components and Assemblies.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Installation various types of Low Voltage Cable

Requirements

• Successfully pass a background check and drug test
• Ability to pass basic telecommunication knowledge test
• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Manufacture Certifications and/or Fiber Certification.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possesses a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Knowledge and Safe Use of hand tools and various power tools
• BICSI Technician certification is desirable. Desired candidate will need to be willing to obtain the BICSI Technician Certification.
• BICSI Technician
• Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches. These are not provided by the Company.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• Have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
• 8+ years prior experience in commercial communications industry
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Foreman must have full tool set based on the ITS Telecom tool list.
• Consistently report to work on time, work well with other to accomplish a common goal and maintain a safe work environment
• High School diploma or GED is required
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Foreman should have knowledge of BICSI and TIA/EIA standards for proper install and termination procedures.
• Wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• This position is subject to an additional customer drug screening and background check.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance