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Aerial Foreman

Erie, PA, USA Req #9
Sunday, October 20, 2024
EOE: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability

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

Other details

  • Pay Type Hourly
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  • Erie, PA, USA