Foreman (Fiber - Joint Use)

Thayer-Power-and-Communication-Line-Constructio; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thayer-Power-and-Communication-Line-Constructio is seeking a field technician to repair and maintain major cable systems and structures at remote sites. You will read orders and drawings to perform tasks in a logical sequence, perform concrete construction tasks such as digging, pole work, and laying cable, and operate specialized power equipment as needed.

The role requires climbing and lifting capability, experience with safety procedures, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of approved telecom line construction practices and tools.
• Ability to read orders, specifications and drawings.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and climb structures.
• First aid procedures and CPR knowledge.
• Ability to perform calculations for drilling and pole sizing.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevations.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain major cable systems and structures per work orders.
• Read specifications and drawings to determine work sequence.
• Perform construction tasks: digging, pole work, wiring lay and stringing.
• Operate power equipment (compressors, pumps, hydraulic tools, lifts).
• Check gas in manholes and manage debris in manholes.
• Dismantle, move, and install wires, cables and related hardware.
• Connect wires to terminals and hardware on poles/buildings.
• Respond to outages and emergencies with heavy construction work.
• Ensure safety for customers and the public; comply with orders.
• Work outdoors in all weather; complete daily production and as-built reports.

Skills

CDL Class A

Telecom line construction

Pole climbing

Reading drawings

Safety procedures

Tools

Test equipment

Hydraulic lifts

Aerial lifts

Job description

Essential Functions:

• Repairs and maintains major cable system and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging aerial strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial to underground conversion, substructure repairs and cable replacements related to system outages, maintenance, rebuilds and emergencies or hazards.
• Reads and interprets work orders, specifications, engineering drawings and/or cut sheets to determine work to be done in sequence of task.
• Performs construction work such as digging holes, climbing telephone poles, placing and removing poles and anchors, pulling and stringing wire/cable from pole to pole, laying cable and conduit in the ground.
• Operates power equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and hydraulic aerial lifts mounted on trucks.
• Uses test equipment to check for gas in manholes; may be required to empty water and other debris from manholes.
• Dismantles, moves, and removes aerial, underground or building wire, cable associated equipment and hardware.
• Connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles.
• Responds to and participates in emergency and outage situations that require heavy construction capabilities.
• Ensures that all work considers the safety of the customer and general public and compliance with all governmental orders.
• Able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.
• Complete daily production reports and As-Built documentation on prints.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Valid Class A CDL preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of approved practices, procedures, tools, and materials used in telecom line construction work.
• Identify differences in wire and cable colors.
• Required to lift moderately heavy equipment, such as telephone line; climb structures; and stand for long periods of time.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures and CPR.
• Ability to apply mathematic calculations (Example: fractions for use in drilling and pole sizing; calculating material and hardware length for assembling several pieces of equipment to poles of different thickness and circumferences.)
• Ability to work in a confined space and at high elevations (poles, hydraulic lift buckets, ladders.
• Ability to apply logical principles and thinking to solve problems and make decisions.

• Willing to perform work to support the values and goals of the Company.

Physical demands:

• Climb up and down poles, ladders, machinery, and other objects.
• Push, pull, reach, and carry objects such as tools, materials and equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Load and unload tools and equipment on truck.
• Coordinate movement of eyes, hands, fingers, and feet.
• Vision including depth perception, close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• All work is performed at remote locations; driving and sitting are required.
• All work is outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions.
• Working in confined spaces.