Communications Foreman

M.C. Dean, Inc•Richmond, VA

About The Position

M.C. Dean is hiring a Communications Foreman to install communications cabling and equipment in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and standards. The role involves using hand and power tools and applying knowledge of telecommunications systems, blueprints, and industry codes and standards. The foreman leads and trains technicians and apprentices, coordinates project work, and ensures installations meet quality and safety requirements. The position is described as full-time and may require up to 25% travel.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in the commercial communications industry.
High school diploma or GED.
BICSI Technician qualification is listed in the qualifications section.
Successfully pass a background check and drug test.
Report to work consistently and on time, work well with others toward common goals, and maintain a safe work environment.
Wear long pants and a shirt covering the shoulders by six inches; these items are not provided by the company.
Provide basic tools from the provided tool list before the first day of employment.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and follow proper lifting and safety protocols.
Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively.
Possess good vision, which may be corrected, ability to see color, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and combine information to form general rules or conclusions.
Ability to see details at close range and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.
Up to 25% travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to obtain BICSI Technician certification; the certification is also described as desirable.
Manufacturer certifications and/or fiber certification.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Use hand tools and power tools safely and wear required personal protective equipment.
Follow safety policies and procedures and participate in daily safety and work briefings.
Install low-voltage cable, including fiber-optic, Cat 5, and Cat 6 cabling; terminate, test, and troubleshoot cabling.
Manage projects involving five or more people at one or more locations.
Coordinate with senior management and supervisory personnel to resolve work procedure, complaint, and construction issues.
Schedule project activities in logical steps to allow sufficient time to meet deadlines.
Interpret and explain plans and specifications to field workers.
Apply BICSI and TIA/EIA standards to installation and termination procedures.
Install pathways, cable tray, telecommunications devices, prefabricated components and assemblies, and telecommunications grounding systems.
Train and supervise technicians and apprentices installing telecommunications systems according to drawings and specifications.
Perform quality assurance checks to ensure the team's cable installation meets applicable requirements.
Maintain a clean work area and participate in job-site cleanup.
Provide a full tool set based on the ITS Telecom tool list and secure company tools and materials daily.
Identify and support each crew's tools and equipment needs, including gang box assignments, tool inspections, and tracking tools through sign-in/out sheets.
Ensure each crew activity has the necessary information packages, such as contract and shop drawings, panel schedules, and cut sheets.
Submit daily hour and unit reports for each assigned crew member using the established form.