Low Voltage Communications Foreman

Responsibilities

• Perform all levels of Telecommunications Technicians positions; outside plant; aerial applications; underground applications; station protection
• Complete knowledge of network topologies including Star, Bus, Ring, 10base 5, 10base T, 802.5 Token Ring, CDDI, FDDI, FOIRL, TPDDI, IBM System 3, Sonnet-Fiber, ISDN
• Thorough knowledge of intra-building connectivity for both horizontal and vertical distribution systems
• Able to interpret and understand all scopes of work
• Able to adapt to physical environment and changes in the environment
• Able to engineer and design distribution systems
• Possess the ability and knowledge to interact with MIS managers, corporate executives and business owners on the level of an expert consultant
• Carefully coordinate with customers to assure customer knows project status; ensure full knowledge of customers’ desires; to personally ensure customer satisfaction.
• Able to recognize changes in scope of work; communicate changes in scope of work to engineers, account executives and Operations Managers
• Communicate changes in scope of work and cost to customers; obtain approval of change orders; obtain signed proposals
• Carefully coordinate with Purchasing; ensuring certain required tools and materials are provided
• 100% accountable for every aspect of his/her work
• Takes responsibility for communicating pertinent information regarding the project to design engineers, account executives, and Operations Manager
• Be available 24/7 if emergencies arise that are work related
• Able to overcome adversity
• Able to use experience and knowledge to enhance methods and develop creative solutions

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 4-6 years’ experience installing infrastructure solutions
• Three years of relevant experience in the telecommunications industry preferred
• Full knowledge of color codes
• Complete knowledge of Star, 10base-T, Bus and Ring topologies
• Complete knowledge of intra-building connectivity for both horizontal and vertical distribution systems
• Able to adapt physical environment and changes in the environment and engineer a solution
• Able to read Blue Prints and understand Engineered Designs
• Excellent communication skills; strong customer service skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Pass a post-offer drug screen, physical, background check, and Livescan fingerprint checks
• Able to lift 50 pounds; must be able to bend, stoop, reach, climb

Minimum Requirements

• Industry certifications a plus
• 2-3 years’ experience terminating fiber strongly preferred
• Able to organize work
• Able to work under pressure
• Basic mathematical skills
• Possess in-depth knowledge of all of the technical disciplines required of Level 2 and 3 Technicians
• Able to interpret and understand all scopes of work associated with Level 2 and 3 Technicians
• Able to adapt physical environment and changes in the environment and engineer a solution

Preferred Requirements

• Competitive pay up to $45.00/hr. (DOE)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) matching program
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing, stable company