Foreman - Fiber (Heartland Solutions - Gas City, IN)

Thayer Infrastructure Services (TIS) and its affiliated companies•Muncie, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Solutions, a Fibercom division of Heartland Tower Solutions, LLC, is hiring a Foreman to lead fiber construction and service crews. The Foreman ensures projects meet client requirements and company, industry, and safety standards, and coordinates, trains, and directs field personnel. The role includes aerial and underground telecommunications construction, maintenance, repairs, outage response, documentation, equipment upkeep, and customer-facing work. Travel is required; hotel accommodations and a daily per diem allowance are provided. The company describes an educational pathway for career advancement and competitive pay tied to knowledge-based assessments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience locating drill string and running a crew.
Basic mathematical skills.
Experience in fiber outside plant construction or related work, including placement of copper and fiber telecommunications cable.
Extensive knowledge of approved practices, procedures, tools, and materials used in telecommunications line construction.
Ability to climb poles and work from aerial buckets, at high elevations, and in confined spaces.
Ability to lift moderately heavy equipment and perform physical work, including standing for long periods.
Knowledge of First Aid and CPR procedures.
Ability to apply mathematical calculations such as fractions, drilling and pole sizing, and determining material and hardware lengths.
Strong time management, planning, organizational, prioritization, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated, able to work in a team, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Attention to detail and ability to use technical documentation and literature.
Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions and interpret construction prints, plans, and specifications.
Effective written and oral communication and customer service skills.
Experience operating heavy equipment.
Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Valid unrestricted driver's license and ability to be insured by the company's insurance provider.
Must be local to the area or willing to relocate.
Must be willing and able to travel, work long hours, weekends, overtime, and a non-structured schedule.
For-hire/chauffeur's license, or a CDL permit before starting employment, and must obtain a CDL within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Valid Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate aerial, underground, and ground crews; provide training, direction, and field leadership.
Communicate and enforce company safety policies and ensure work meets client, industry, OSHA, and governmental requirements.
Perform telecommunications cable and structure repairs and maintenance, including aerial strand work, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial-to-underground conversions, substructure repairs, and cable replacements.
Read and interpret work orders, specifications, engineering drawings, construction prints, plans, permits, and cut sheets to determine work sequence and identify potential issues.
Perform construction work including digging, climbing poles, placing or removing poles and anchors, pulling and stringing cable, and laying cable and conduit.
Operate power equipment and maintain jobsite vehicles and equipment; remain responsible for vehicles and equipment under the Foreman's control.
Use test equipment to check for gas in manholes and, when required, remove water and debris.
Dismantle, move, and remove aerial, underground, or building wire and cable, along with associated equipment and hardware.
Connect wires and cables to terminals and attach or detach hardware to wires, cables, buildings, and poles.
Respond to and participate in emergency outage work.
Complete daily production reports and as-built documentation; report project progress and upcoming crew needs to the General Foreman.
Lead underground and aerial crews and assist with training new hires.
Attach products properly for pulling, locate and pothole utility lines, and restore work areas to project requirements.
Work professionally on and around customer property and protect customer and public safety.
Comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and permitting requirements.
Perform other job-related duties as requested by company management.