Fiber Placement Foreman - Evans CO

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is a brand-new team, but was founded by a team of well funded career telecom and construction professionals. We look to leverage the latest technologies, best in industry equipment, and up-to-date construction and safety practices to build a first-class fiber optic utility construction firm in multiple markets throughout the US. We began our first project in early 2023 in CA. We are in need of skilled a Fiber Optic Cable Installation Foreman who is local to the Evans CO area or willing to relocate. This position will report to the Market Manager and represents an opportunity to join an awesome team on the ground floor, learn a lot, and have a ton of fun as GRC grows!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible as a crew leader; proper, accurate and timely submission of Production Reports
• Oversees crew assignments including daily work assignments, path determination and communication with the crew, customer, and general public
• Ability to handle, instruct, or oversee daily work components including: operating a fiber blower, pulling cable, operating various equipment to install fiber optic cable, and other means of telecom construction
• Provide on the job training for employees working under your direction on construction practices and methods to ensure a safe and productive work environment
• Perform daily field inspection of construction operations to ensure work is being completed in compliance with project specifications and monitor safe work practices.
• Direct traffic flow in accordance with local and state DOT guidelines
• Reads and implements design prints and other related instructions pertaining to the job
• Maintains and operates vehicle and equipment safely following all manufacturer safety specifications and traffic regulations
• Maintains proper inventory on vehicle based on work assignment
• Able to manage time critical assignments
• Must be open and communicative, and accepting of direction from superiors.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years OSP Fiber placing experience preferred
• Experience with fiber optic blowing equipment highly preferred
• Experience with fiber pulling using air assist a plus
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced and quickly changing environment
• Ability to travel and work on call, evenings and weekends as needed
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Valid driver's license required
• DOT Certification a plus
• Must pass a background check and drug screen

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Requirements:

• Typical field related physical requirements of sitting, standing, driving and walking.
• Ability to lift 70lbs