Fiber Optic Foreman - OR

Glass Roots Construction, LLC.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) seeks a skilled Fiber Optic Foreman in the Portland, OR area to lead underground and aerial fiber work, manage crews, and ensure safety and quality on high-stakes projects.

You will interpret plans, coordinate logistics, and use specialized equipment while traveling up to 75% and remaining on-call for emergencies. CDL Class A is preferred; base hourly range in Portland is $30–$38 with opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensing: Valid Driver's License; CDL preferred.
• Experience: Led field crews in telecom/underground utility construction.
• Tech: Read blueprints; operate fiber blowing/pulling equipment.
• Availability: 75% travel and on-call for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Crew Leadership: Lead underground and aerial crews in blowing fiber, pulling conduits, and installing cabling.
• Equipment Mastery: Operate, maintain, train crews on Super Jets, Micro Jets, capstan wheels, air compressors, and hydraulic reel trailers.
• Project Oversight: Interpret construction plans/blueprints to meet specs and safety standards.
• Safety & Compliance: Direct traffic per DOT guidelines; ensure OSHA compliance.
• Operations Management: Maintain records; provide forecasts via project management platform.
• Network Maintenance: Locate utilities, route drives, and provide 24/7 emergency response.
• Stakeholder Communication: Primary field contact for clients, permitting agencies, and inspectors.

Skills

Crew leadership

Reading blueprints

Telecom/underground utility experience

Travel 75%

On-call availability

Safety compliance

Client communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Super Jets

Micro Jets

Capstan wheels

Air compressors

Hydraulic reel trailers

CDL (Class A)

Job description

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is a first-class fiber optic utility construction firm founded by career telecom and construction professionals. We leverage the latest technologies and up-to-date construction practices to design and build high-performance networks that deliver fast, reliable connectivity for businesses, schools, and healthcare.

At GRC, we believe that great infrastructure is built on two foundational commitments:

• Safety First: This is our #1 priority and a mutual commitment. We protect our team members, the public, and our customers' assets by prioritizing safety over production and ensuring every project is executed without shortcuts so everyone goes home safe.
• Quality & Excellence: We commit to excellence in every detail. By investing in our people, best-in-industry equipment, and processes, we deliver reliable, lasting work and exceptional, professional service for our customers.

We are looking for people who take pride in their trade and want to help us lay the foundation for a safer, more connected future.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a skilled Fiber Optic Foreman local to the Portland, OR area. This position represents an opportunity to join an elite team, manage high-stakes underground and aerial projects, and grow alongside GRC. If you are a leader who isn't afraid to get your hands dirty while managing complex logistics, we want to talk to you.

Responsibilities

• Crew Leadership: Lead underground and aerial crews in blowing fiber, pulling innerduct conduits, and installing cabling. Manage daily assignments and path planning.
• Equipment Mastery: Operate, maintain, and train crews on specialized machinery including Super Jets, Micro Jets, capstan wheels, air compressors, and hydraulic reel trailers.
• Project Oversight: Interpret construction plans/blueprints to ensure projects meet precise specifications and safety standards.
• Safety & Compliance: Direct traffic per DOT guidelines. Oversee health and safety programs to ensure 100% compliance with state, local, DOT, and OSHA requirements.
• Operations Management: Maintain accurate records of production, materials, and job progress. Provide detailed forecasts and updates via Vero's proprietary project management platform.
• Network Maintenance: Perform utility locates, route drives, and provide 24/7 emergency response support for network repairs.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary field contact for clients, permitting agencies, and DOT/OSHA inspectors.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensing: A valid Driver's License with a clean driving record (CDL preferred given the equipment).
• Experience: Proven experience leading field crews in telecommunications or underground utility construction.
• Technical Skill: Proficiency in reading blueprints and operating fiber blowing/pulling equipment.
• Availability: Ability to travel 75% of the time and remain on-call for emergency repairs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational training or an associate degree in Telecommunications or Electronics.
• Advanced experience in fiber splicing and network troubleshooting.
• Strong proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets), Google Maps, and Google Earth.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a focus on "leading from the front.".
• CDL (Class A)

Additional Information

Hourly Range: $30 - $38 Hourly, based on experience

Schedule: Day Shift: Monday - Friday & Night Shift: Sunday - Thursday

Travel Requirements: 75%

Role Openings: 2

Target Start Date: 2-3 weeks from offer

Interview Process

• Final Interview
• Conditional offer upon successful background check

Equal Opportunity Employer

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of this job, please contact us at [e-mail] .

We love building our team directly! At this time, we are only considering direct applications from candidates. We respectfully ask recruiting agencies not to reach out.