Telecom - Aerial Construction Foreman

A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), FiberTel, LLC. is locally grown in Utah’s Art City and has rapidly expanded over the Northwest and Western regions.

As an advocate for economic growth in the state of Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California we understand the business of conveying information. With all that is happening in our state and nationwide, we are seeing different ways of life, work, and school. The increase in work from home and online school has put a strain on internet providers and their bandwidth. Internet Providers are relying heavily on us to continue the construction and installation of fiber optics to ensure that internet service goes uninterrupted for the people of our communities.

We are a utility construction company, with a specialization in the installation of fiber optics. We offer a full turnkey experience for our clients.

For our employees, we offer rewarding benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401k (with company match). 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.

FiberTel, a Quanta company, is looking for an Aerial Foreman for our Portland, OR location.

The Aerial Foreman is an independent, skilled position in all phases of telecom aerial construction and repair. The position entails using problem-solving skills and creating job estimations. Job management, pole climbing, loading and unloading equipment and materials are all part of the daily workload. The Foreman will also be responsible for training ground hands on proper procedures and will oversee the job site.

ALL APPLICANTS BEING CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE REQUIRED TO PASS PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING AND BACKGROUND CHECK.

Pay: $25-35/hr, DOE

Responsibilities: 

• Read blueprints and drawings to understand or plan the repair or pole transfer.
• Cut, assemble and install cables, lashing, mounts, arms, bonds, and guy wires.
• Install and maintain fiber, cable, and phone equipment.
• Locate and repair issues quickly.
• Place, transfer and remove poles.
• Perform all City and D.O.T. requirements: Pre-trip, Vehicle condition report, etc.
• Pre-trip: Check vehicles before operating for proper functioning of equipment and safety devices.
• Vehicle condition report: Accurately document the condition of the vehicle.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining assigned vehicles up to standards of appropriate levels of cleanliness.
• Utilize tablets to complete proper ticket paperwork for billing and invoice purposes.
• Load materials in truck as required.
• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications: 

• Possess a valid CDL driver's license with a good driving record.
• High School Diploma from accredited school or its equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in aerial construction or telecom trade.
• May be required to work long, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the business.Skill in the operation of assigned equipment.
• Ability to apply preventative maintenance and service to motor vehicles and motorized equipment and to make minor adjustments to correct performance malfunctions in the field.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous construction experience, preferably in the telecommunications industry. 
• Able to perform all duties in telecommunications construction (such as; pole transfers, maintenance builds, new build, cable installation, over lash, and strand construction) 
• Ability to travel. 

Working Conditions: 

This is a full-time hourly position, expected to work at least 40 hours per week. This position operates in an outdoor environment and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including; extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, high temperatures, and high wind. The outside work environment will vary throughout the day including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings, and/or rural settings. This position may occasionally be exposed to natural gas and to the risk of electrical shock. Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels. 

Physical Requirements: 

Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-75 pounds). Intermittent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavier objects (100+ pounds) and getting in and out of a truck several times a day.

Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time), tolerate work in extreme weather conditions, speak and hear worksite safety instructions, withstand prolonged and repeated: lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching and feeling, crouching, and crawling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits Include: 

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans 
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts 
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching 
• Short & Long Term Disability 
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Paid Holidays and Vacation 
• Competitive Pay 

* Pay is based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the employee.    

Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required    

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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.    

FiberTel, LLC    

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.