Telecommunications Foreman- Charleston, SC

M.C. Dean, Inc•Charleston, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a Telecom Foreman to be responsible for the installation of communications cabling and equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and standards. As a Foreman, you should have work experience installing equipment which involves using hand tools and power tools, an understanding of Telecom Systems, blueprints, and knowledge of codes and standards. Telecom Foremen are full-time employees with company benefits.

Requirements

8+ years prior experience in commercial communications industry
High School diploma or GED is required
BICSI Technician
Possesses a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Successfully pass a background check and drug test
Have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
Consistently report to work on time, work well with other to accomplish a common goal and maintain a safe work environment
Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches.
Provide basic tools from provided tool list prior to 1st day of employment.
This position is subject to an additional customer drug screening and background check.
Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials.
Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
Walks, climbs, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Nice To Haves

BICSI Technician certification is desirable.
Willing to obtain the BICSI Technician Certification.
Manufacture Certifications and/or Fiber Certification.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

Knowledge and Safe Use of hand tools and various power tools
Wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Following Safety Policies and Procedures
Actively Participating in Daily Safety and Work briefings.
Installation various types of Low Voltage Cable
Managing small to large sized projects of 5 or more persons at one or more locations.
Conferring with senior management, supervisory personnel to resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
Scheduling the project in logical steps to budget enough time required to meet deadlines.
Interpreting and explaining plans/specifications to field workers.
Terminating, testing, troubleshooting of Low Voltage Cabling (Fiber Optics, Cat 5, Cat 6).
Installation of various pathways and cable tray
Installation of various Telecommunications Devices
Installation of Prefabricated Components and Assemblies.
Installation of Telecommunications Grounding Systems
Train and supervise technicians/apprentices in a team environment to facilitate installing telecommunication systems while following drawings and specifications.
Perform Quality Assurance checks of their team’s work ensuring cable install is performed within all applicable requirements.
Maintain a clean work area and participate in job site clean up
Maintain a full tool set based on the ITS Telecom tool list.
Securing company tools and materials daily
Identify all tools and equipment required to support each crew (Gang box Assignments, tool inspection and keep track of tools by signing sheet in-out).
Ensure each crew activity must have information packages (contract drawings, shop drawings, panel schedules, cut sheets, etc.).
Submit daily hour/unit reports for their crews on established form (Standard Time Sheet).