Telecommunications Foreman at Pike Corporation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Position Summary: The Telecommunications Foreman is responsible for leading, directing, and working with a team of technicians who install Small Cell Nodes and for providing oversight on Outside Plant Telecommunications/Fiber Construction. This position reports directly to the Superintendent and may require travel depending on clients demands.

Essential Functions:

• Direct and supervise the Small Cell Technician, Laborer, and Equipment Operator.


• Delegate daily tasks and complete projects by deadline.


• Operate a variety of equipment and/or vehicles.


• Maintain a safe working environment for self and team members.


• Properly and effectively perform any task related to communications construction. Monitor work in progress for quality, safety and production.


• Accurately oversee payroll time reporting and proper coding of time sheets.


• Submit timely reports as directed by the superintendent.


• Maintain compliance with all OSHA, Company, and customer-specific safety requirements


• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in the position/career field associated with Small Cell as a Field Foreman/Lead Technician.


• OSHA 30 Certification preferred


• First Aid/CPR Certification


• RF Awareness Training 


• Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain CDL


• Knowledge and utilization of common advanced Telecom equipment including but not limited to: Power Meters, Sweep Meters, Multi-Meters, OTDRs and Signal Identifiers.


• Must be able to safely lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.


• Previous experience supervising small groups


• Strong attention to detail and leadership


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Travel required depending on customer’s needs

Competencies:

• Self-Motivated


• Team-Oriented


• Customer Oriented


• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

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 job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms; must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike is a Non-union Company

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization