Foreman (Fiber - Joint Use)

Thayer Power & Communications•Madison Heights, MI

About The Position

The Foreman (Fiber - Joint Use) repairs and maintains major cable systems and structures, including broken lashing, aerial strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial-to-underground conversions, substructure repairs, and cable replacements related to outages, maintenance, rebuilds, emergencies, or hazards. The role reads and interprets work orders, specifications, engineering drawings, and cut sheets to determine the work sequence; performs telecom construction; operates power equipment; and uses testing equipment to check for gas in manholes. The Foreman also dismantles, moves, and removes wire, cable, associated equipment, and hardware; connects wires and cables to terminals; and responds to emergency and outage situations requiring heavy construction capabilities. The position is responsible for considering customer and public safety and complying with governmental orders. It requires outdoor work in inclement weather, completing daily production reports and as-built documentation on prints, and performing work at remote locations, in confined spaces, and at high elevations.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of approved practices, procedures, tools, and materials used in telecommunications line construction.
Ability to identify differences in wire and cable colors.
Ability to lift moderately heavy equipment, climb structures, and stand for long periods.
Knowledge of first aid procedures and CPR.
Ability to apply mathematical calculations, including fractions for drilling and pole sizing and calculating material and hardware lengths.
Ability to work in confined spaces and at high elevations, including poles, hydraulic lift buckets, and ladders.
Ability to apply logical principles and thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
Willingness to perform work in support of the Company's values and goals.
Ability to climb up and down poles, ladders, machinery, and other objects.
Ability to push, pull, reach, and carry tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
Ability to load and unload tools and equipment on a truck.
Ability to coordinate movement of eyes, hands, fingers, and feet.
Vision that includes depth perception, close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and at remote locations; driving and sitting are required.

Nice To Haves

Valid Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain major cable systems and structures, including broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging aerial strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial-to-underground conversions, substructure repairs, and cable replacements.
Read and interpret work orders, specifications, engineering drawings, and cut sheets to determine the work sequence.
Perform construction work, including digging holes, climbing telephone poles, placing and removing poles and anchors, pulling and stringing wire or cable, and laying cable and conduit.
Operate power equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and truck-mounted hydraulic aerial lifts.
Use test equipment to check for gas in manholes and, when required, empty water and other debris from manholes.
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, or poles.
Respond to and participate in emergency and outage situations that require heavy construction capabilities.
Ensure work considers the safety of customers and the general public and complies with governmental orders.
Complete daily production reports and as-built documentation on prints.