Foreman Telecom Aerial

at Kanaan Communications, LLC in Rathdrum, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Overview and Essential Functions

The Foreman is responsible for completion of aerial construction related activities while ensuring compliance with all code and safety regulations. Successful Aerial Foreman candidate must have knowledge of established aerial cable installation procedures and techniques including the placement of poles and anchors, familiarity with a wide range of tools and equipment, ability to read and understand prints/maps, safety rules, and operating instructions.

Salary: $28 - $38 / hour DOE

This position will be based out of our Rathdrum, ID office but may travel to other offices within Washington and Oregon.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

+ Work with crew to ensure that all construction operations are completed in accordance with customer and industry specifications

+ Ensure highest level of safety and quality control requirements are upheld

+ Instruct and follow of all OSHA and Company Fall Safety procedures

+ Responsible as the crew leader for proper, accurate and timely submission of dailies and production reports

+ Work with crew to install and repair aerial telecommunications cable

+ Safely use hand tools and equipment such as; wrenches, drills, ladders, lanyards, saws, lashers, climbing hooks, and more.

+ Safely operate mechanized equipment such as; bucket trucks, digger derrick, excavators, and more.

+ Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, safety barriers

+ Flagging traffic when required

+ Understanding of separation and clearance regulations

+ Ability to safely work aloft using climbing hooks and ladders.

+ Flexibility to work in multiple locations

Qualifications

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (include but are not limited to):

+ 1-3 years prior experience in construction, cable, telecommunications or related industries; leadership experience preferred

+ Able to perform the physical tasks required in this position for the entire assigned shift.

+ Ability to operate various types of trucks and equipment

+ Drive and/or operate diesel or gasoline powered equipment to/from/on jobsite (CDL preferred)

+ Maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations and policies

+ Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc. in the accomplishments of North Sky's goals

Essential Physical Requirements include:

+ Climb into and out of equipment (trucks, cars, backhoes, trenchers, etc.)

+ Operate or work around heavy equipment and machinery

+ Repetitive motion with hand, wrist, feet, head, and shoulder

+ Work in congested or remote areas

+ Work while standing or sitting for several hours at a time

+ Must be able to work in small/sometimes confined areas

+ Must be able to work in variable heights/depths

+ Must be able to lift/carry up to 50+ pounds

+ Reach, bend and stoop while performing work

+ Maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement

+ Work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses and hardhat

+ Work in extreme weather conditions depending on geographical location (below freezing to over 100 degrees and in very windy conditions)

Hours/Schedules are determined based on Region and Customer Needs and in compliance with any regulations; on average - must be able to perform the above for at least 8 hours per day 5 days per week. Weekend work/Overtime is dependent on Work Load. Some travel may be required.

Benefits and Company Summary

+ Competitive Pay

+ Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching

+ Stock Purchase Plan

+ Short & Long Term Disability

+ Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

+ Paid Holidays & Vacation (PTO)

We are a company striving in our vision of connecting the Pacific Northwest. Our culture is formed by our employees' values. These principles act as our compass and guide how we interact with our team members, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect. We value different viewpoints and knowledge, and experiences. It is of utmost importance to keep our and others' safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards. We provide opportunities for our employees to grow and progress the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us in connecting the Pacific Northwest!

EEO

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.

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