Foreperson

Lightspeed Networks; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 131,809,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays & PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Lightspeed Networks in Pasco, WA seeks a Foreperson to oversee our Columbia Basin telecom installation crew and to install and repair fiber optic systems. You will supervise field teams, coordinate with the Regional Field Manager, and ensure all work complies with NESC/NEC, utility rules and safety standards.

This full-time, on-site role requires hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving, and adherence to safety practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of experience in telecommunications, with aerial construction and maintenance.
• Proven track record of leading teams in a field environment.
• Experience with fiber optic installations and maintenance is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
• Project management or coordination experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Use hand and power tools to measure, cut, bend, assemble and erect components per plans and industry standards.
• Build aerial plant to customer specs: framing poles, placing strand, cable installation, grounding and bonding.
• Dismantle, move, and remove aerial/underground wiring and hardware.
• Connect wires to terminals and attach/detach hardware.
• Supervise and direct field crew; train new hires in safe practices.
• Schedule projects and coordinate with cities and subcontractors.
• Lead daily pre-job safety planning and address hazards; ensure sign-off by crew.
• Report accidents/near misses to supervisor; maintain safety records.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Read schematics

Operate aerial lift

Communication

Organizational skills

Industry standards

CDL license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Columbia Basin Office - Pasco, WA 99301-5951, Education Level: Other, Salary Range: $40.00 - $46.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Mon to Thu, 7 a.m to 5:30 p.m and oncall, Job Category: Telecommunications, About Us

About Us

At Lightspeed Networks, we deliver reliable internet, voice, and data solutions designed to meet the demands of today's fast paced world. Since our founding in 2005, we have grown our network to more than 7,000 route miles of fiber, providing high quality, dependable connectivity capable of supporting even the most demanding user needs. Rooted in community, we believe strong, connected communities are essential to long term success. That's why we are committed to ensuring residents and businesses in rural Oregon and Washington have access to high speed, reliable services and why we actively engage with and contribute to the communities we serve.

We operate with accountability and transparency, communicating openly, acting with honesty, and taking ownership from start to resolution. Our customers count on us to follow through, and we take that responsibility seriously. Reliability is at the core of everything we do. We keep our commitments and deliver high quality solutions that our customers can trust, eliminating the challenges of slow or unreliable connections so they can focus on productivity and growth.

Through engagement, we show up with purpose, presence, and focus. We are proactive in understanding the needs of our customers and recognize the contributions of the people and partners who make our work possible. Finally, we are committed to solving, proposing actionable solutions, continually improving our network and processes, and adapting with agility and creativity as technology and customer needs evolve.

Together, these values guide our mission to simplify connectivity, strengthen communities, and create lasting opportunities across the regions we serve.

Benefits

• Complete medical, dental, vision, and life insurance is available.
• Our safe harbor 401(k) plan is available to employees on day one and includes a 100% fully vested employer match of up to 4% of your compensation.
• Eight paid holidays, flexible Take What You Need PTO, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time!
• Lightspeed Networks employees can also take advantage of local employee store passes at Columbia Sportswear and Adidas for big discounts!

Lightspeed Networks focuses on attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees. We provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Foreperson to join our growing telecommunications company that is redefining the data network industry. This position is located in Pasco, Washington, and is responsible for overseeing our Columbia Basin region telecom installation crew members. This is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position, eligible for overtime and paid bi-weekly.

The Lightspeed Networks Foreperson installs and repairs fiber optic telecommunications systems and equipment and works under the supervision of the Regional Field Manager to install and maintain Lightspeed Networks' physical network.

Key Responsibilities

• Use appropriate hand and power tools to properly measure, cut, bend, assemble and erect all components necessary for lifting, moving and installing plant materials in accordance with the applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.
• Build aerial plant to customer specifications to include framing poles, placing new strand, lashing new cable to bare strand, over lashing cable to existing strand and cable. Installing anchors and down guys, snowshoes, placing FST fiber terminals, grounding & bonding of strand, placement of riser guards, trimming trees, pulling of cable/fiber short distances in conduit, installing pole mounted cabinets, placing ground rods and installing VGR’s on poles, swapping lashers on poles either from a bucket truck or from hooks/ladders.
• 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, building, or poles.
• Supervise and direct field crew.
• Train new hires in safe work practices.
• Schedule projects, coordinate with cities and subcontractors.
• Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning in the appropriate format. Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or mitigate hazards. Assure all crew members understand, participate, and sign all pre-job safety planning tools at start and end of shift.
• Reports all accidents and near misses to supervisor.
• Repairs and maintains major cable/fiber system and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging aerial strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial to underground conversion, make ready, clearance issues, VGR’s and all grounding and bonding functions as per NESC, & NEC code. All work must meet NESC, NEC, local utility, State DOT and municipality rules, regulations and codes.
• Deploying and removing various traffic control devices that protect the work area while on a street or roadway.
• Supervise ground hands and lineman to ensure safety and productivity
• Complete daily time sheets and daily production update reports.
• Complete reports related to project status, progress, or other work details, using computer software.
• Participate, adhere to and support all safety related policies, processes and programs.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e., back-up alarms, smell of smoke or fumes, different colored warning tag, warning sirens.
• Inspect crew members’ work for compliance with the contract plans, specifications, and industry standards. Point out deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action needed.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed reporting any issues to your supervision.
• Operates power equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and hydraulic aerial bucket trucks
• Perform all other actions necessary to accomplish the foregoing principal duties and accountabilities. This may require working in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by Construction Manager.
• On call rotation responding and restoring services for emergency calls, responsible for being on the job at short notice to repair damaged cables until service is restored.
• Manage material & tool inventory.

Qualifications: Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in telecommunications, with specific experience in aerial construction and maintenance.
• Proven track record of leading teams in a field environment, preferably in a supervisory or foreperson role.
• Experience in working with fiber optic installations and maintenance is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with industry safety standards and practices, including OSHA regulations.
• Previous experience in project management or coordination within a telecommunications setting is advantageous.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for identifying potential issues and implementing solutions promptly.
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings and schematics related to telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ability to operate aerial lift equipment and other machinery relevant to telecommunications installations.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to liaise with team members, management, and clients effectively.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of telecommunications industry standards and best practices, including familiarity with the latest technologies and trends.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety standards and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Possess a valid CDL driver's license (or within 30 days of hire) and a clear driving record.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This is a full-time hourly position, expected to work at least 40 hours per week. This position operates in an outdoor environment and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, high temperatures, and high wind. The outside work environment will vary throughout the day, including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings, and/or rural settings. This position requires the ability to perform job duties from high places, such as poles and roofs. Occasional exposure to natural gas and risk of electrical shock may occur. Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels is also expected.

Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-75 pounds). Intermittent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavier objects (100+ pounds) and getting in and out of a truck several times a day.

Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time), tolerate work in extreme weather conditions, speak and hear worksite safety instructions, withstand prolonged and repeated: lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching and feeling, crouching, and crawling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.