Underground Construction Foreman

Full-time - Entry Level

Statesville, NC

1,001-5,000 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We're looking for Crew Foreman, based out of Statesville, NC, to join our team and help connect America. This position involves overseeing the installation of underground telecommunications cabling and ensuring that crew members are trained and monitored effectively. The role requires a commitment to safety, quality, and production goals as set by the company, and involves operating various types of equipment and performing physical labor as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install underground telecommunications cabling
• Direct, coordinate, train, inspect, and monitor crew members in the correct placement/repair of underground telecommunications cable
• Ensure employees meet all safety, quality, and production goals according to rules, regulations, and standards set by the company
• Drive and/or operate diesel or gasoline powered equipment to/from/on jobsite
• Locate underground cable
• Perform flagging, property or worksite restoration, and general construction work
• Inspect trucks/equipment for defects
• Read prints and maintain daily production sheets, OSHA logs and other reporting
• Perform other duties as necessary

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• Authorized to work in the United States for this company
• Prior experience within the Telecommunications or Utility Construction/Maintenance industry (3+ years preferred)
• Currently have a valid driver's license (CDL Preferred)
• Able to operate various types of utility trucks, equipment, and hand tools in a safe manner
• Capable of reading prints and interpreting utility maps to identify the type and size of underground utilities
• Ability to follow directions, produce quality work, and maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations and policies
• Effective communication skills with customers and employees
• Able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs as needed
• Willingness to work overtime, after hours, on weekends, for emergencies or on-call, and in all weather conditions

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• 401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Discounts
• Legal Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays