Traveling Aerial Foreman

About the Role

The Aerial Foreman builds and maintains aerial communication systems, working primarily with overhead structures and occasionally with underground structures in both rural and metro areas. This role oversees, trains, and supervises Aerial Linemen and Groundmen, ensuring safe and effective team operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute projects, ensuring conformity with NESC Electrical Codes, OSHA regulations, and customer safety requirements.
• Assist in constructing new overhead and underground services and manage service upgrades.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers through strong interpersonal skills.
• Lead, train, and mentor a crew, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Proficiently use electronic tabs, billing systems, and other digital tools.
• Supervise Linemen and Groundmen, ensuring team effectiveness.
• Train and mentor employees assigned to jobs.
• Perform tree trimming or route clearing.
• Skillfully use and care for specialized hand tools and equipment, including operating Digger and Bucket Trucks.
• Tow various trailers with trucks as required.
• Identify and implement process improvements to elevate company performance.
• Manage redlines, as-builts, and daily production reporting.
• Perform additional duties to support team and project goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of demonstrated leadership experience working alongside lineman teams.
• RUS and fiber experience required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of aerial procedures, pole-line materials, and safe use of tools and equipment in aerial line construction and maintenance.
• Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to learn.
• Capability to maintain equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions.
• Multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Adherence to company, manufacturer, and industry safety procedures, including attending mandatory safety meetings.
• Valid Driver’s License; Class A CDL preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings.

Physical and Environmental Factors

• Physically capable of climbing poles and traversing uneven ground.
• Able to work outside in adverse weather conditions.
• Capable of working long hours in emergency situations.
• 100% field work with travel required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance – Industry Leading!
• Free Teladoc and No-Cost Care Options.
• 401K with Company Match up to 3%.
• Competitive pay with weekly checks.
• Paid PTO and Holidays.
• Bonus Potential.
• Training & Advancement Opportunities.
• Apprenticeship Opportunities.
• In-house CDL Program.
• Unlimited Referral Bonus Program.

PUSH Inc. is a privately owned premier communications and power utility contractor headquartered in Rice Lake, WI, with 50 years of experience providing telecom infrastructure globally. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOC/M/F/D/V).