Aerial Construction Supervisor

Ervin Cable Construction; Grove (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Aerial Telecom Construction Supervisor to oversee telecommunication construction crews. This pivotal role ensures the safe and accurate installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications equipment. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of telecommunications construction, along with excellent manual dexterity and problem-solving skills. The position demands strong leadership and communication abilities to coordinate tasks effectively. Join a dynamic team that values safety and efficiency, and contribute to impactful projects in a challenging work environment that spans various weather conditions and terrains.

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely with or without supervision and coordinate activities.
• Experience in telecommunications construction and manual dexterity required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead construction crews ensuring tasks are completed accurately.
• Communicate with employees and contractors to support project goals.

Skills

Telecommunications construction knowledge

Manual dexterity

Problem identification and troubleshooting

Coordination of activities

Communication skills

Education

Associates Degree in a related field

3 years of related work experience

Tools

Aerial lift devices

Cable placement equipment

Hand tools

Job description

A successful Aerial Telecom Construction Supervisor shall be responsible for oversight of one or more aerial and/or underground telecommunication construction crews; responsible for ensuring that the installation, maintenance, and/or repair of a customer's telecommunications equipment is completed safely, timely, and accurately. At a minimum, the position requires a good working knowledge of telecommunications construction; familiarity with aerial lift devices, utility lines/poles, and various other telecommunications construction equipment, and the functionality of each; ability to use cable placement equipment and tools; ability to identify and troubleshoot problems.

In order to perform this job, you must demonstrate, either by training or experience:

• ability to work safely, with or without supervision
• ability to coordinate the activities of others
• ability to work standing, at shoulder height and overhead, for extended periods
• ability to lift and manipulate lasher and other cable placement equipment
• ability to work aloft, either from a ladder, aerial lift device, or by gaffing
• excellent manual dexterity
• ability to organize work load to determine priority of duties
• ability to communicate with Company personnel, customers, and contractors to ensure tasks are completed
• ability to understand and operate equipment, including, but not limited to an aerial lift device, lasher, and hand tools

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, develop, and provide leadership to employees of an assigned area, department, or project
• Review tasks and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Implement and maintain processes to assist completion of tasks in support of an assigned area, department, or project
• Communicate with employees, contractors, vendors, and/or customers to assist an assigned area, department, or project

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in a related field or 3 years of related work experience
• Previous supervisory and/or managerial experience
• Project management skills including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, background, and motor vehicle record check

Workplace Environment and Physical Demands:
To be considered for this position, a candidate must possess the ability to sit for long periods of time, while using repetitive and/or fine hand movements to complete computer related tasks and/or other office functions. Work is performed both inside and outside in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and precipitation, and in rugged terrain such as back easements, rural locations and at active construction sites. Noise level can range from moderate to loud and from intermediate to constant.