Outside Plant Construction - Foreman

Job Title: Outside Plant Construction - Foreman

Reports To: OSP Project Manager

Job Summary:

The Outside Plant Construction – Foreman will be the individual responsible for leading the Outside Plant Construction crew; responsible for building Highline’s Fiber Network in and around the Escanaba, MI area.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure crew is reaching production goals and report to management team.
• Operate a combination of horizontal directional bore, ride-on plow, mini excavator in collaboration with the locator to successfully install fiber optic systems including Conduit, cable, hand holes, pedestals, etc.
• Read and understand utility locates and above ground utility indicators to ensure the safety of the crew and a high level of productivity.
• Read and understand construction prints and drawings to ensure proper installation of fiber optic network with regards to permitting standards and quality.
• Communicate with management team, in a timely manner, if something requires deviation from design or permit to ensure proper procedure is followed for revision or amendment.
• Provide redline as-built records of production to management team.
• Track and record materials used on a project (conduit, cable, hand holes, pedestals, etc.).
• Understand and adhere to safe work zone practices within public or private rights-of-way, in accordance with NESC code, 811 guidelines, and all permitting entities.
• Transport heavy equipment to and from the job site each day
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise in the field.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• 2 years of experience leading a utility construction crew.
• 2 years of utility directional drilling operating experience with Ditch witch or Vermeer machines.
• 2 years of ride-on plow and mini excavator operating experience.
• Experience with operating and performing light maintenance of a Ditchwitch or Vermeer drill.
• Willingness to learn, adhere to, and comply with Highline safety standards.
• Detail oriented
• Must have valid Class A CDL

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings (Drug and Background) including Random Quarterly testing.

Job Type: Full-time (Non-Exempt)