Aerial Foreman

Thayer; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 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 operations. The role requires strong leadership, plan review, and a commitment to safety and quality.

The ideal candidate will possess a Class A CDL and extensive experience with aerial telecom, be able to travel for projects, and manage field crews with a focus on meeting design specs and schedules.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications and installation instructions to ensure the project is built according to the approved design specifications.
• Organize the schedule for the job, ensuring the job stays on budget and on time.
• Direct the activities of the crew, operator and installer on the jobsite.
• Conduct site safety assessments and identify hazards, participate in safety meetings, and document time for the crew.

Skills

Read plans

Underground ducting

Mini excavator

Paperwork skills

Communication

Team leadership

Time management

Travel

Heavy equipment

Education

Class A CDL

Aerial telecom experience

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