Job Description Job Description Job Description A Telecommunications Underground Construction Lead (often called an Underground Foreman, Crew Leader, or Underground Supervisor) is a hands-on field leader who manages crews and daily operations for burying fiber-optic cables, conduits, and related telecom infrastructure.

Core Responsibilities Crew Supervision:

Direct and mentor field laborers, equipment operators, and subcontractors on active job sites.

Site Execution:

Oversee trenching, potholing, directional drilling, micro-trenching, conduit placement, fiber pulling, and handhole/vault setting.

Blueprint & Map Interpretation:

Read and follow engineering plans, RFDS, utility maps, SOWs (Statements of Work), and permit requirements.

Safety & Compliance:

Conduct daily toolbox talks, enforce OSHA guidelines, and ensure utilities are properly located and marked before digging.

Quality & Reporting:

Inspect completed work for specification compliance, track daily production logs, take site photos, and submit redlines or progress reports to the Project Manager.

Problem Solving:

Resolve field conflicts, coordinate material/equipment deliveries, and interface with municipal inspectors or utility representatives.

Typical Qualifications & Requirements Experience:

3 to 5+ years of underground utility, civil, or telecommunications construction experience, including 1+ year in a lead or foreman role.

Equipment Skills:

Proficiency operating mini-excavators, trenchers, skid steers, plows, and locating/proofing equipment (directional drilling experience is a strong plus).

Certifications:

Valid driver's license (CDL Class A/B preferred), OSHA 10/30 certification, and ability to pass a DOT medical card review.

Physical Demands:

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, lift 50 to 80 lbs., and perform active physical labor.

Salary Not Specified Location Fremont California United States Job Overview Job Posted:

4 days ago

Job Expires:

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