Crew Foreman - Tele​/Cable - Houston, TX

Job Overview

• Inspects work areas to determine type of work required and materials and equipment to be used.
• Directs workers in projects such as construction of ditches and roadways and grading drainage areas.
• Operates equipment such as bulldozers and graders and trains workers in equipment operation.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Understands and is able to perform project per scope of work.
• Interprets job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
• Understands and follows MUTCD traffic control.
• Conducts visible inspection of crew trucks and vehicles.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Performs activities of workers supervised.
• Assists skilled laborers and laborers when needed.
• Fueling and maintaining equipment.
• Can perform non‑mechanical tasks with minimum supervision.
• Prepares trucks and materials for job.
• Keeps trucks and equipment clean.
• Conducts daily visual inspections and weekly written inspections when driving vehicles.
• Loads and unloads truck.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water and makes repairs as needed.
• Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs and tire chains.
• Positions blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo during transit.
• Ensures all necessary documents are current in truck (e.g., registration, inspection and insurance cards).
• Follows directions from supervisors.
• Conducts hand digging and related jobs that require physical labor.
• Responsible to assist during emergencies.

Assists skilled laborers and laborers when needed; manages and directs work crews on the job site.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or 5 years minimum experience.
• Must be able to communicate with employees and supervisors.
• Mathematical and reasoning ability.
• Computer skills.
• Certificates, licenses, and registration.
• Competent Person Training.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Confined space/excavation training.
• Ability to operate equipment on site.
• Ability to manage multiple employees on job site.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

• Competitive compensation paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested day‑one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and community service paid time off.
• Pet coverage.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Growth opportunities.
• And more.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.