Traveling Underground Construction Supervisor

Ervin Cable Construction, LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Underground Construction Supervisor to oversee telecommunication construction crews. This role involves ensuring safe and timely installations, managing team activities, and troubleshooting issues. The position requires a solid understanding of telecommunications construction, along with excellent supervisory and communication skills. The company values safety, respect, and ethical standards, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for personal growth. If you are passionate about connecting communities and leading teams in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical Plans

Dental and Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education/Tuition Reimbursement

Short and Long Term Disability

401k Retirement Savings w/ Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Company vehicle and gas card

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely and coordinate activities of others.
• Experience in telecommunications construction and supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop underground construction crews.
• Ensure compliance and accuracy of tasks and reports.

Skills

Telecommunications Construction Knowledge

Supervisory Skills

Manual Dexterity

Problem Identification and Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Education

Associates Degree in a related field

3 years of related work experience

Tools

Digger Derrick

Trencher

Hand Tools

Job description

A successful Underground Construction Supervisor shall be responsible for oversight of one or more underground telecommunication construction crews; responsible for ensuring that the installation, maintenance, and/or repair of a customer's telecommunications equipment is completed safely, timely, and accurately. At a minimum, the position requires a good working knowledge of telecommunications construction; familiarity with excavation equipment, utility lines and poles, and the functionality of each; ability to use digger derrick and trenching equipment; ability to identify and troubleshoot problems.

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: You will be traveling between Cleveland, OH, Pittsburgh, PA, & Washington DC.

In order to perform this job, you must demonstrate, either by training or experience:

• the ability to work safely, with or without supervision
• the ability to coordinate the activities of others
• the ability to work standing, at shoulder height and overhead, for extended periods
• the ability to work comfortably in cramped and/or enclosed spaces for extended periods
• excellent manual dexterity
• the ability to organize work load to determine priority of duties
• the ability to read system maps and schematics
• the ability to follow instructions and communicate verbally and in writing
• the ability to understand and operate equipment, including, but not limited to a digger derrick, trencher, and hand tools

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, develop, and provide leadership to employees of an assigned area, department, or project
• Review tasks and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Implement and maintain processes to assist completion of tasks in support of an assigned area, department, or project
• Communicate with employees, contractors, vendors, and/or customers to assist an assigned area, department, or project

The pay range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in a related field or 3 years of related work experience
• Previous supervisory and/or managerial experience
• Project management skills including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, background, and motor vehicle record check

Workplace Environment and Physical Demands:

To be considered for this position, a candidate must possess the ability to sit for long periods of time, while using repetitive and/or fine hand movements to complete computer related tasks and/or other office functions. Work is performed both inside and outside in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and precipitation, and in rugged terrain such as back easements, rural locations and at active construction sites. Noise level can range from moderate to loud and from intermediate to constant.

What you'll get…

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no additional cost
• Medical Plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts and self-contributed HAS
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Provided Life Insurance and AD&D
• 401k Retirement Savings w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Discounts
• Legal Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Company vehicle and gas card (Depending on job function)

Who we are…

We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others' safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people.

We serve the nation in 46 states and are unparalleled in scope and scale. Our talented workforce of over 2,000 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management.

We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!

EEO:

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.