Foreman - Fiber Optics

Foreman - Fiber Optics B&F Contracting - 3.1 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Team supervision Outdoor work Telecommunications outside plant operations Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Driver's License Construction plans Blueprint dimension interpretation Implementation of OSHA safety standards Hazard identification and correction Safety equipment Power tools Hand tools Construction workplace safety regulations Telecommunications testing equipment Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) Full Job Description Job Summary Provide field coordination and oversight to fiber /splice crews. This position is responsible for overall safety, materials, reporting, leadership, employee communication, and productivity measures. Responsibilities Review plans and permits Supervise, train, and develop work crews, provide input and assist crews when needed in operating other equipment and/or assist the laborers out in the field Maintain a safe worksite and enforce safe work practices by following company rules and OSHA regulations, leading crew pre-task planning, addressing employee concerns, and hazard abatement Take action to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, fiber, and falling objects Ensure that materials, equipment, and tools are safely loaded/unloaded, secured to crew vehicles, cleaned and maintained as prescribed Inspect company vehicles for proper operating conditions, proper security, and proper stock of materials, both pre- and post-trip Report any maintenance needs or improper operating conditions of crew trucks or equipment to the proper party Check work area to ensure it is clean, secure, good housekeeping is being practiced, poses no risk to the public, employees, or the environment Write any necessary reports, complete forms, post job related information on computer, find job information on computer as required and directed Enter and submit the crew's hours of work accurately, ensure timecards are signed by all crew members Perform safety inspections of crew and equipment, provide feedback, stop any unsafe work (stop work authority), and complete reports as necessary, Near Misses, Incident/Accident Reports, etc. Monitor quality standards of all jobs, including crew performance, and ensure that all quality assurance and company standards are met Ensure adherence to ethics and compliance requirements Perform a wide variety of manual labor tasks involving dexterous use of hand tools such as pneumatic, electric, and hand tools Wear required PPE Required Skills & Abilities High School diploma or equivalent education Preferred 8yrs of experience in fiber installation Preferred 8yrs of Fiber Splicing process Preferred 8yrs of Testing Fiber using

OTDR OSHA 30 IMSA

certification a plus Strong focus on safety, quality, integrity, accountability, productivity, and teamwork Good communication skills and the ability to manage and interact in a team environment Ability to read and follow plans, drawings, and directions (verbal and written) Knowledge of street and highway fiber rules and regulations, and safety precautions to be observed in working on or near roads and highways Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment OSHA, competent person, confined space, and hazard abatement training Thorough knowledge of safety standards and Underground Facilities Law (Blue Stake, Arizona 811) Knowledge of hand and power tools Must have flexibility in personal schedule including weekdays and occasional night and weekend work Ability to stand and exert physical effort performing manual labor most of the day Ability to lift up to 60 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally Ability to work in severe weather conditions, including extreme heat Valid driver license and clean driving record Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug tests Bilingual English/Spanish a plus Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to: The outdoor elements, subject to variations in temperature and weather conditions, equipment noise, and dust May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing, or kneeling Culture Index In addition to submitting your resume, please find 7-8 minutes to complete a simple 2 question survey as part of the overall interview process. Candidates who submit both their resume, and the survey - will be given priority in the interview process. Culture Index Survey