OSP ForemanJob Locations US-AL-SelmaRequisition ID 2024-2375Category (Portal Searching) Outside PlantJob Post Information* : Posted Date 4 months ago(7/5/2024 9:56 AM)Company Overview
Circet USA is the leading provider of Network Services in North America, and we're looking for talented professionals to join our team. We specialize in engineering and construction services delivering comprehensive solutions across Inside Plant, Outside Plant, and Wireless networks to meet the evolving infrastructure needs of our customers.
With nearly 50 years of industry experience, we work with major telecom service providers, MSOs, cloud service providers, and utilities. At Circet USA, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact by helping to create customized solutions that address our clients' unique challenges. If you're passionate about innovation and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Circet USA's benefits package includes the following:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance - Digital Health & Wellness Support
- Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Insurance
- Short-term & Long-term disability
- Group term & Voluntary life insurance
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Paid Time Off & 401K
- Company Discount Website
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Summary:
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 include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- 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:
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- Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
- Industry Consensus Standards
- KGPCo Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual
Qualifications
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 KGPCo 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.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
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.
Circet USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity