Aerial Foreman

Thayer; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC is seeking an Aerial Fiber Foreman to oversee overhead telecommunications construction, maintenance, and operation. You will lead an aerial crew and ensure work aligns with design specifications.

Ideal candidates bring experience reading engineering plans, underground duct and cable placement, and heavy equipment operation, with a Class A CDL and willingness to travel; weekend and local call-out availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting engineering plans.
• Experience with underground inner-duct and cable placement.
• Class A CDL and extensive aerial telecom experience.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications installation instructions to ensure the project is built according to the approved design specifications.
• Organizing the schedule for the job, making sure the job stays on budget and on time.
• Direct the activities of the crew, operator installer on the jobsite.
• Conduct site safety assessments and identify all safety hazards on job site, participate in weekly safety meetings, properly fill out necessary documentation, record time for your crew, etc.

Skills

Read engineering plans

Underground cable placement

Operate mini excavator

Documentation & paperwork

Team leadership

Time management

Travel for projects

Heavy equipment operation

Education

Class A CDL

Job description

Founded in 1964, Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC has established itself as one of the premier contractors in the Telecommunications, Power, & Wireless industries. With our experienced staff and fleet of vehicles, we’re able to meet telephone, power, and wireless infrastructure construction needs from concept through to reality.

Job Summary

Thayer Power and Communication is looking for a Aerial Fiber Foreman who will be responsible for performing and overseeing construction, maintenance and operation of overhead telecommunications. We are seeking a self-motivated, detail oriented individual with attention to high level of quality.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manage and supervise assigned aerial crew.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications installation instructions to ensure the project is built according to the approved design specifications
• Organizing the schedule for the jobmaking sure the job stays on budget and on time
• Direct the activities of the crew, operator installer on the jobsite
• Conduct site safety assessments and identify all safety hazards on job site, participate in weekly safety meetings, properly fill out necessary documentation, record time for your crew, etc.
• Communicate with the Area Manager and /or VP of Telephone Division
• Ensure field maintenance on equipment is performed routinely
• Available on weekends and evenings for local call outs.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read engineering plans
• Experience doing underground inner-duct and cable placement
• Able to operate a mini excavator
• Must be proficient with paperwork and possess good communication skills
• Ability to motivate crews through teamwork and solid communication skills
• Must be able to work within time controls and troubleshoot issues
• Ability to travel for projects
• Experience operating heavy equipment

Education and Experience

• Class A CDL required
• Extensive aerial telephone experience required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to properly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to climb poles and work from aerial buckets