Aerial Foreman

Thayer Infrastructure Services (TIS) and its affiliated companies; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Thayer Power and Communication is seeking an Aerial Fiber Foreman to oversee construction and maintenance of overhead telecommunications. The ideal candidate will manage a crew, ensure project compliance, and maintain high safety standards. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to read engineering plans, and a Class A CDL.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented individual.
• Attention to high level of quality.
• Available on weekends and evenings for local call outs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise assigned aerial crew.
• Review project plans and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Conduct site safety assessments and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Ability to read engineering plans

Experience doing underground inner-duct and cable placement

Able to operate a mini excavator

Good communication skills

Ability to motivate crews

Ability to troubleshoot issues

Ability to travel for projects

Education

Class A CDL

Extensive aerial telephone 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.

• 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

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