Bore Foreman - Telecom

Austin, TX (1405) 1405 S FM 973, Austin, TX 78725, USA

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Bore Foreman at LJA Telecom, you will be responsible for leading field operations safely and efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with both crew members and leadership. Success in this position depends on technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to completing each project safely and to customer expectations.

• Ensuring safety measures are met up to provide a safe work zone, including putting out safety signage, safety cones around roadside vehicles and trailers, and ensuring all crews are always wearing PPE.
• Communicate the scope of work and delegate the crew so that everyone works in tandem to complete the job safely and to customer standard.
• Oversee crew to ensure any task assigned is being completed safely, in a timely manner and meets standard.
• Provide training to crew when necessary to ensure the tasks are completed safely and correctly.
• Time management of each job to ensure daily production is met.
• Communicate with your Field Supervisor & Manager any issues that arise, and when work is completed.
• Take pictures of the job with the Company Cam app. Tag the pictures with the task r that is indicated on the Crew PO.
• Check the quality of the work completed and make sure it is always to customer standards.
• Make sure pictures taken of final product are showing a completed quality pic for submission to customer.
• Ability to read and decipher prints to execute job scope accurately.
• Knowledge and ability to locate neighboring facilities.
• Familiar with, however, not limited to telecommunications work.

• REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/
  
  CERTIFICATIONS:
  
  Valid driver’s license required. High school or GED
• 2 years of bore operating experience (minimum)
• Ability to bore and place casing (steel and/or HDPE)
• Must be able to bend, climb, and squat to perform job duties in the field.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Must have sufficient hand and finger dexterity to safely operate tools and equipment.
• Must be able to detect odors and fumes as necessary for safe work performance.
• Must be able to walk, stand, and work outdoors for extended periods in various conditions.
• Must have adequate hearing and vision to perform duties safely and effectively.
• Must be 21 years or older to be considered for this position.
• Must be willing and able to travel for project sites and team coordination.

• Ability to build strong relationships.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets, along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

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