OSP Foreman (Telecom)

Company: TEKsystems

Title: OSP Foreman

Location: Toledo, OH

Duration: 6 month Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate Range: $25-35 per hour depending on experience

Compliance: Must be willing to consent to Drug & Background checks

Top Required Skills:

1. Foreman needs to effectively lead and manage a team, ensuring that all members are working efficiently and safely. This includes delegating tasks, motivating team members, and resolving conflicts

2. Technical Expertise in Fiber Optics: In-depth knowledge of fiber optic installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance is crucial. This includes understanding industry-standard protocols and equipment, as well as being proficient in tasks like splicing, testing, and terminating fiber optic cables.

3. Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication is vital for coordinating with team members, clients, and other stakeholders. This ensures that project details are understood, safety protocols are followed, and any issues are promptly addressed.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The OSP Foreman is responsible for overseeing and shepherding external and internal resources to promote productivity of outside plant fiber optic underground and aerial construction with a high emphasis on safety and quality. This job will include work on weekends, holidays, standby and unscheduled hours, and overtime.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain a safe environment and ensure all safety standards are met by working alongside crew members to direct and assist in project tasks

Working with the Construction Managers to assist with coordination and scheduling of field activities to complete projects and/or permit deadlines

Maintain optimal production performance to meet market objectives

Request and verify all underground mark outs and utilities to mitigate damages

Request, maintain and verify all traffic control resources and equipment

Read blueprints and plan proposed routes for fiber placement while gathering info on poles, ROW, PUE and HH placement

Communicate respectfully with businesses and homeowners to resolve any issues arising from projects on their property.

Communicate daily with the superintendent and project planners, providing updates on progress, requesting change orders, and reporting any issues.

Make field decisions on the constructability of plans required and present solutions when obstacles arise.

Teach, train, and mentor crew members to develop their skills and ability to contribute to overall company goals and objectives.

Lead multiple crews, Adhere to, promote, and accept personal responsibility for compliance to:

All other duties as assigned

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Adhere to, promote, and accept personal responsibility for compliance to:

Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations

Industry Consensus Standards

Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and/or QUALIFICATIONS

Three or more years of FTTh construction experience is required

Three or more years of OSP underground Or aerial construction experience is preferred

Ability to operate a variety of underground equipment including Vermeer and Ditch Witch drills as well as corresponding locators or operate aerial equipment including placing and service bucket truck is required

Ability to pull, splice and test fiber optic cable is preferred 

Demonstrated attention to quality construction practices and ensured timely closeout and delivery of the project schedule

Ability to perform manual labor functions, walk on uneven ground, work in tight spaces, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Hold a valid driver’s license and an insurance-acceptable driving record. Class A CDL is preferred.

Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift up to 75 lbs; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes

Must be able to pass a DOT physical

Exhibit personal power and leadership

Exhibit self-awareness

Exhibit a tendency for continuing education and self-improvement 

Exhibit enthusiasm and determination

Exhibit industry awareness 

Exhibit exceptional organizational skills

Exhibit the ability to live the Values

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Ability to work at heights

Ability to meet the OSHA requirement while in a bucket truck or on a ladder- tools and body weight cannot weigh more than 250 lbs, combined.

Required to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally is strongly preferred.

Work at depths, such as under raised floors, underground vaults, etc…

Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working.

Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment.

Maintain balance while performing construction tasks while on a ladder.

Reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance.

Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and/or manipulate small wires and objects.

Regularly walk and perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired.

Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration.

Push or pull heavy objects into position and apply muscular force quickly to objects and equipment.

Distinguish between colors.

Work in a noisy environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About TEKsystems:

We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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