Foreman (Fiber - Joint Use)

Thayer Power & Communications•Madison Heights, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the repair and maintenance of major cable systems and structures. This includes tasks such as repairing broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging aerial strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial to underground conversion, substructure repairs, and cable replacements related to system outages, maintenance, rebuilds, and emergencies. The position requires reading and interpreting work orders, specifications, engineering drawings, and cut sheets to plan and execute tasks. Responsibilities also include performing construction work like digging holes, climbing poles, placing and removing poles and anchors, and stringing wire/cable. The role involves operating power equipment, using test equipment for manhole checks, and dismantling/moving aerial, underground, or building wire and cable. Connecting wires and cables, attaching hardware, and responding to emergency situations are also key functions. A strong emphasis is placed on ensuring customer and public safety, complying with governmental orders, and working outdoors in various weather conditions. Daily production reports and As-Built documentation are required.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL preferred.
Extensive knowledge of approved practices, procedures, tools, and materials used in telecom line construction work.
Identify differences in wire and cable colors.
Required to lift moderately heavy equipment, such as telephone line; climb structures; and stand for long periods of time.
Knowledge of first aid procedures and CPR.
Ability to apply mathematic calculations (Example: fractions for use in drilling and pole sizing; calculating material and hardware length for assembling several pieces of equipment to poles of different thickness and circumferences.)
Ability to work in a confined space and at high elevations (poles, hydraulic lift buckets, ladders.
Ability to apply logical principles and thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
Willing to perform work to support the values and goals of the Company.

Responsibilities

Repairs and maintains major cable system and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging aerial strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial to underground conversion, substructure repairs and cable replacements related to system outages, maintenance, rebuilds and emergencies or hazards.
Reads and interprets work orders, specifications, engineering drawings and/or cut sheets to determine work to be done in sequence of task.
Performs construction work such as digging holes, climbing telephone poles, placing and removing poles and anchors, pulling and stringing wire/cable from pole to pole, laying cable and conduit in the ground.
Operates power equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and hydraulic aerial lifts mounted on trucks.
Uses test equipment to check for gas in manholes; may be required to empty water and other debris from manholes.
Dismantles, moves, and removes aerial, underground or building wire, cable associated equipment and hardware.
Connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles.
Responds to and participates in emergency and outage situations that require heavy construction capabilities.
Ensures that all work considers the safety of the customer and general public and compliance with all governmental orders.
Able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.
Complete daily production reports and As-Built documentation on prints.