Pneumatic Missle Foreman, Telecom Construction

TAK Broadband•Manitowoc, WI

3m•$25 - $30

About The Position

TAK Broadband is a leading end-to-end U.S. fiber broadband network construction contractor operating in 42 states. It builds more than just networks; it connects communities to new valuable digital opportunities. TAK offers comprehensive service solutions, from construction to drops to fulfillment. TAK’s ecosystem of partners allows it to successfully complete every project starting from the first point of conception. This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and more than 700 professional technicians. We are seeking an Underground Foreman with experience with specific experience with pneumatic missles to join our team in the Manitowoc, WI area. A pneumatic missile, or "mole," is a trenchless tool that uses compressed air to bore tunnels underground for utility lines (water, gas, cable) without digging trenches, compacting soil as it goes, eliminating surface disruption. In this role you will oversee, coordinate and schedule the activities of construction technicians, inspect work progress, equipment and construction sites to verify safety and ensure that specifications are met.

Requirements

5+ year(s) of underground telecommunications construction experience required
Experience using a pneumatic missle for boring/trenching required
Working knowledge on policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, OSHA and operating safety standards
Working knowledge of construction trenching, missiling, placing of duct, CIC, coax, fiber, pedestals & vaults
Ability to safely operate various types of utility vehicles and equipment
High level of energy, motivation and attention to detail
Ability to multi-task, shifting from one task to another without interruption
Continuous support of the mission, vision, ethics and values of TAK Communications
Ability to work outside of business hours when needed; overtime, holidays, evenings, weekends etc., in all seasons
Ability to work with a noise level from moderate to loud
Ability to carry, climb, operate, and work upon an extension ladder (approximately 28 feet high and 75 pounds), ability to climb poles or other structures as needed
Ability to complete work outdoors, in tight spaces or elevated by bending, reaching, twisting, climbing, and working while standing up to 70% of the time, year round in all weather conditions
Ability to occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, electricity and/or powerlines, risk of exposure to electrical shock, radiation, vibration
Ability to safely work and navigate various terrains, managing equipment, safety equipment and tools
Must provide a valid government-issued photo ID for verification; a driver’s license is required if the role involves driving
Passing of all pre-employment requirements (MVR, Background Check, Drug Screen)

Responsibilities

Oversee, coordinate and schedule the activities of construction technicians using pneumatic missles for boring underground trenches/tunnels
Read blueprints to determine construction requirements and to plan procedures
Inspect work progress, equipment and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met
Locate, measure and mark site locations and placement of structures and equipment, using measuring and marking equipment
Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities
Assign work to crews, based on material and/or worker requirements of specific jobs
Estimate material and worker requirements to complete jobs
Confer with managerial and technical personnel, other departments and contractors to resolve problems and to coordinate activities
Order materials and supplies, as directed
Analyze worker and production problems and recommends solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans
Train workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures and company policies