What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerial Foreman position at Thayer Infrastructure Services (TIS) and its affiliated companies?
Founded in 1964, Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC has established itself as one of the premier contractors in the Telecommunications, Power, & Wireless industries. With our experienced staff and fleet of vehicles, we’re able to meet telephone, power, and wireless infrastructure construction needs from concept through to reality.
Job Summary:
Thayer Power and Communication is looking for a Aerial Fiber Foreman who will be responsible for performing and overseeing construction, maintenance and operation of overhead telecommunications. We are seeking a self-motivated, detail oriented individual with attention to high level of quality.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Manage and supervise assigned aerial crew.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Review project plans, specifications installation instructions to ensure the project is built according to the approved design specifications
- Organizing the schedule for the job making sure the job stays on budget and on time
- Direct the activities of the crew, operator installer on the jobsite
- Conduct site safety assessments and identify all safety hazards on job site, participate in weekly safety meetings, properly fill out necessary documentation, record time for your crew, etc.
- Communicate with the Area Manager and /or VP of Telephone Division
- Ensure field maintenance on equipment is performed routinely
- Available on weekends and evenings for local call outs.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to read engineering plans
- Experience doing underground inner-duct and cable placement
- Able to operate a mini excavator
- Must be proficient with paperwork and possess good communication skills
- Ability to motivate crews through teamwork and solid communication skills
- Must be able to work within time controls and troubleshoot issues
- Ability to travel for projects
- Experience operating heavy equipment
Education and Experience:
- Class A CDL required
- Extensive aerial telephone experience required
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to properly lift up to 50 pounds.
- Be able to climb poles and work from aerial buckets