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A Telecommunications Foreman is responsible for the installation of communications cabling and equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and standards. As a Foreman you should have the work experience installing equipment which involves using hand tools and power tools, an understanding of Telecom Systems, blueprints and knowledge of codes and standards. Telecom Foreman are full time employees with company benefits.
Job Responsibility:
Knowledge and Safe Use of hand tools and various power tools
Wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Following Safety Policies and Procedures
Actively Participating in Daily Safety and Work briefings
Installation various types of Low Voltage Cable
Managing small to large sized projects of 5 or more persons at one or more locations
Conferring with senior management, supervisory personnel to resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems
Scheduling the project in logical steps to budget enough time required to meet deadlines
Interpreting and explaining plans/specifications to field workers
Knowledge of BICSI and TIA/EIA standards for proper install and termination procedures
Terminating, testing, troubleshooting of Low Voltage Cabling (Fiber Optics, Cat 5, Cat 6)
Installation of various pathways and cable tray
Installation of various Telecommunications Devices
Installation of Prefabricated Components and Assemblies
Installation of Telecommunications Grounding Systems
Train and supervise technicians/apprentices in a team environment to facilitate installing telecommunication systems while following drawings and specifications
Perform Quality Assurance checks of their team’s work ensuring cable install is performed within all applicable requirements
Maintain a clean work area and participate in job site clean up
Must have full tool set based on the ITS Telecom tool list
Securing company tools and materials daily
Tools & Equipment - Identify all tools and equipment required to support each crew
Information Packages – Each crew activity must have information packages
Daily hour/unit reports for their crews – Submit hours/units daily for each employee assigned to Foreman on established form
Requirements:
8+ years prior experience in commercial communications industry
High School diploma or GED is required
BICSI Technician
Possesses a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
Successfully pass a background check and drug test
Have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
Consistently report to work on time, work well with other to accomplish a common goal and maintain a safe work environment
Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches. These are not provided by the Company
Provide basic tools from provided tool list prior to 1st day of employment
Up to 25% travel may be required
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis
Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance
Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders
Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis
Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English
May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools
Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions
See details at close range
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences