AERIAL FOREMAN - OCALA, FL

gts-yes; Ocala, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Technical Services is seeking an experienced Aerial Foreman in Florida to oversee crews performing aerial installations, framing, and splicing of coax and fiber. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time completion of projects while mentoring linemen and ground hands.

The role requires reading HFC and FTTH maps, tracking daily production, and enforcing OSHA/DOT safety standards on site. Strong leadership and reliable, timely task completion are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read Coaxial Design (Hybrid Fiber Coax - HFC).
• Ability to read Fiber Design and FTTH maps.
• Track Daily Production and report clearly.
• Understand OSHA/DOT safety practices for construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide legible Daily Production Reports tracking each crew member's output.
• Lead safety briefings before each day’s tasks and maintain safe work zones.
• Inspect vehicles, trailers and equipment daily; ensure proper signs, cones, and gear.
• Train Lineman and Ground Hand on safety and technical skills.
• Oversee pole transfers and installation of power supplies; ensure grounding/bonding standards.

Skills

Read maps

Production tracking

Safety leadership

Pole climbing

Team mentorship

Education

DOT Medical Certification

Tools

Bucket truck

Job description

Gibson Technical Services is seeking qualified Aerial Foreman that should-

• Be able to read and understand Coaxial Design (Hybrid Fiber Coax- HFC)
• Be able to read and understand Fiber Design and Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Maps
• Be able to track Daily Production
• Provide a legible Daily Production Report tracking each crew members production
• Understand the Safe Practices of working aloft and maintain a safe work environment for the crew
• Review the job site prior to starting work to make sure it’s safe
• Fill Out a Daily Briefing Form and have it available on the truck
• Provide a daily briefing to the crew prior to starting each day’s task in the work zone emphasizing the areas that may be a safety concern
• Maintain all Safety equipment required for a safe work Zone, signs, cones, wheel chocks
• Train team to set up a safe work zone
• Make sure a traveling ground in in place prior to installing strand
• Make sure all vehicles and trailers are inspected daily prior to leaving yard (check fluids)
• Make sure all vehicles and trailers are set up safely in the work zone
• Make sure the work zone is picked up each night collecting all signs and cones
• Teach Lineman superior lineman skills
• Teach Ground Hand superior ground hand skills
• Practice a strong mentorship regarding
• Being on time
• Checking the truck each morning to making sure it clean and stocked
• Teach the crew to read a map and understand hardware requirements and grounding and bonding requirements
• Teach the crew the proper way to handle fiber and coaxial cables
• Always maintain the utmost importance of safety driving and working

Requirements

Must be 21 or older

Have a good driving record

Able to pass Background and Drug screening

Able to obtain DOT Medical Certification

Able to work with minimal supervision and complete tasks assigned in a timely manner

Able to climb poles as needed

Able to splice coax

Able to complete pole transfers

Capable of installing power supplies

Able to build aerial plant to include running/lashing/over lashing strand, coax, and fiber cables in new and rebuild construction.

Capable of utilizing associated tools for the above-described work.

Qualified to operate a bucket truck.

Qualified to follow safe work practices with a strong understanding of OSHA/DOT standards for construction.

About the Company

GTS is based in Canton, GA with operations nationally. We provide planning, engineering, construction and support services for a broad range of network infrastructure.