Fiber Optic Foreman / Crew Lead

Fiber Optic Foreman / Crew Leader

Job description

Company Overview

  • Precision Contracting Services (PCS) is a customized integrated networking and fiber optic solutions company headquartered in Jupiter.
  • PCS conducts business in the Southeastern United States and selectively throughout the US.
  • Since our inception in 1990, PCS has completed thousands of fiber optic projects ranging from private Optical LANs to city wide infrastructure design, build, and documentation.
  • PCS services include mapping networks, design & build, site assessments, equipment installation, project management, engineering support and comprehensive training programs that meet the needs of designers, installers and end users of fiber optic networks.
  • PCS also focuses on intelligent transportation systems (ITS), telecommunications, PON, CATV, security and CCTV, local and wide area networks (LAN & WAN), and power utility automation control (SCADA).
  • PCS has major corporate and engineering offices in Jupiter, Orlando & Tampa Florida. Other regional offices include Vero Beach, Jacksonville, and Coconut Creek Florida as well as Fayetteville, North Carolina and Addison, Texas.

Job Title

  • Fiber Optic Foreman / Crew Leader
  • CDL Drivers are Highly Encouraged to Apply

Job Type

  • Full-Time

Compensation

  • Hourly, Based on experience
  • Pay Frequency: Weekly
  • Overtime Pay

Schedule

  • 8-12 hour shift (this is just an average – changes depending on the day)
  • Start time: (Usually 6:30am – subject to change)
  • On call
  • Weekends as needed

Locations: (This is an in-person Job, employees will be based out of one of the following offices )

  • Addison, TX
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Orlando, FL
  • Tampa, FL
  • Vero Beach, FL
  • Jupiter (Palm Beach), FL
  • Coconut Creek (Broward), FL
  • May involve traveling and overnight stays to other parts of the US

Job Summary

  • Fiber Optics Foreman who has knowledge of established industry underground and aerial installation of Fiber Optic cable practices, techniques and a commitment to safety. Experience in pole attachments, cable placements, tooling, plan reading, proper and safe equipment operation and accurate record keeping are required for PCS and Employee success.
  • Foreman will know how to set up a OSHA Safe Work Zones and Maintenance of Traffic MUTCD standards. All Foreman must know for BICSI aerial clearance and underground placement standards as well as industry aerial and underground best practices and safety standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Self-starter, logical thinker, detail-oriented person with excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to interface and communicate with customers clearly and effectively
  • Follow safety rules and practices (Wearing PPE, Set-up Work Zone, Aerial/UG Techniques)
  • Know how to read and understand a print for the system(s) they are working on.
  • Understand the terminology use in underground and areal / line work.
  • Know proper cable pulling procedures including slack, sag and storage calculations.
  • Demonstrate an aptitude to learn the duties required in the Lineman position.
  • Install and repair aerial and underground communication cables (fiber optic, copper, coaxial)
  • Repair cut or damaged communication cables (fiber optic, copper, coaxial)
  • Placement of communication poles, anchors, guys, risers, heat-shrinks, dead ends, snowshoes
  • Know what safety equipment is used in line work and how to test and examine it before use
  • Know proper handling, storage and transporting of conduits, wire, pipe and materials
  • Know and understand the operation of support equipment; bucket trucks, trailers, lashers, digging equipment, vac-units, reel trailers, etc.
  • Use of mechanized equipment such as bucket truck, digger derrick, excavators, etc
  • Know proper methods of safely splicing conduits and stubbing up pipe and wire in to handholes, manholes, enclosures or buildings
  • Know Lockout I Tag-out and tagging procedures
  • Know electric Safety and how electricity works. (Static, AC, DC, Grounding, Phases, Step potential)
  • Restoration and landscape disturbed areas of the job site
  • Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, safety barriers
  • Flagging traffic when required
  • Site clean-up
  • Special projects as assigned

Job Requirements

  • The characteristics required to fill this position is of a self-starter that is task oriented, logical, detail-oriented person with excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to interface and communicate with customers clearly and effectively.
  • Ability to work in all types of terrain and hazards (grass, gravel, ditches, etc.), all types of environments (construction sites, highways, industrial, private property, etc.) and all types of weather conditions.
  • Must be able to lift 85lbs with the help of another, climb ladders, work with heights up to 30 ft., and in tight or enclosed spaces.
  • Must be available for evening work on occasion.
  • The work can take place on new construction sites or existing occupied facilities and may include carrying and moving parts and equipment.
  • Accurately and consistently wear safety gear, and operate safety equipment, provided.
  • Some computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).Job Requires travel throughout the Southeast United States. PCS requires men to room 2 to a room when traveling in Company provided hotels/short term lodging.
  • Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license, a clean record and be insurable with our auto insurance carrier during course of employment.
  • Felons are not encouraged to apply
  • CDL drivers are a plus.
  • Language: English Required

Experience: Education & Certifications

  • High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college work or vocational or technical training program in electronics or communications may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Other recognized certifications that would be a plus would include BICSI, IMSA, ETA, Fiber Optic Association, Maintenance of Traffic, Forklift, OSHA and CPR.

Benefits

  • Competitive Hourly Pay with Overtime

  • Paid Travel Time and Lodging. Per Diam of $50/ Day when working out of town

  • Paid Holidays & Vacation (PTO)

  • Short & Long Term Disability

  • Numerous Industry Training Classes & Certification opportunities (Paid for by the company)

  • Health Insurance (multiple plans to choose from including a Health Savings Account)

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance and Prescription Plans

  • Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Volunteer Life Insurance options

  • Retirement Savings Plan (401K) – PCS contributes 7.5% of an employee’s gross annual wages into that employees 401K account annually. Employees are eligible for this benefit after completing 1 year of work at PCS.

    • Precision Contracting Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or Veteran status. Females are encouraged to apply. E-Verify will be used to confirm authorization to work in the US. Drug-free workplace, License # ES0000245, EC13009874, CGC1515899
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