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

Heartland Tower Solutions•Kokomo, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Solutions, a Fibercom division of Heartland Tower Solutions, LLC, is hiring a Foreman to lead fiber construction and service work. The Foreman ensures projects meet client, industry, and company requirements for functionality, quality, safety, and successful completion. The role coordinates and manages aerial, underground, and ground crews, and provides crew training and direction to improve safe and efficient work. Travel is required; hotel accommodations and a daily per diem allowance are provided. The Foreman performs and oversees telecommunications construction, repair, maintenance, and emergency work involving aerial and underground cable systems and structures. The role interprets work orders, engineering drawings, prints, permits, and specifications; operates construction equipment; completes production reports and as-built documentation; maintains vehicles and equipment; and communicates project progress and upcoming needs to the General Foreman. Work is performed outdoors and may involve inclement weather, confined spaces, and work at heights. The position requires long hours, weekends, overtime, and a non-structured schedule as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic mathematical skills.
At least 2 years of experience locating drill string and running a crew.
A valid, unrestricted driver's license and insurability through Heartland Solutions' insurance provider.
For-hire/chauffeur's license, or a CDL permit before starting employment and the ability to obtain a CDL within 90 days of hire.
Must be local to the area or willing to relocate.
Willingness and ability to travel and work long hours, weekends, overtime, and a non-structured schedule.
Ability to climb poles and work from aerial buckets, at high elevations, and in confined spaces.
Ability to lift moderately heavy equipment and objects up to 75 pounds, climb structures, and stand for extended periods.
Knowledge of approved practices, procedures, tools, and materials used in telecommunications line construction.
Ability to identify differences in wire and cable colors.
Knowledge of First Aid and CPR procedures.
Ability to apply mathematical calculations, including fractions and measurements for drilling, pole sizing, and materials and hardware.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills using logical principles.
Time management, planning, organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Self-motivation, teamwork, independent work skills, and ability to work 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 skills and customer service skills.
Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather, heat, humidity, extreme cold, dust, and asphalt exposure.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, carrying, loading, and unloading tools, materials, and equipment.
Ability to meet the position's vision requirements, including close, distance, depth, color, and peripheral vision and focus adjustment.

Nice To Haves

Valid Class A CDL preferred.
Experience in fiber outside plant construction or related experience, including placement of copper and fiber telecommunications cable.
Experience operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

Ensure construction projects meet client requirements and company, client, industry, and safety standards.
Coordinate, manage, lead, train, and direct aerial, underground, and ground crew members.
Communicate and enforce company safety policies and ensure required paperwork is correctly completed.
Repair and maintain cable systems and structures, including lashing, aerial strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial-to-underground conversions, substructures, and cable replacements.
Read and interpret work orders, specifications, engineering drawings, construction prints, plans, cut sheets, and permits to determine work sequence and identify potential issues.
Perform construction tasks including digging, climbing poles, placing or removing poles and anchors, pulling and stringing wire or cable, and laying cable and conduit.
Operate power and heavy equipment, including compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and truck-mounted hydraulic aerial lifts.
Use test equipment to check for gas in manholes and, when required, remove water and debris from manholes.
Dismantle, move, and remove aerial, underground, or building wire, cable, 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 outages requiring heavy construction capabilities.
Complete daily production reports and as-built documentation on prints.
Lead crews and assist with training new hires.
Perform daily maintenance on jobsite equipment and vehicles and remain responsible for vehicles and equipment under the Foreman's control.
Attach products properly for pulling, locate and pothole necessary utility lines, and restore work areas to project requirements.
Report project progress and anticipated needs to the General Foreman to help prevent delays due to missing materials or equipment.
Work on and around customer property professionally and protect customer and public safety.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, permits, company policies, and OSHA-related safety procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as requested by upper management.