Fiber Placing Foreman - Underground

Job Title

Fiber Placing Foreman – Underground

Northwest Florida – Ft. Walton Beach, FL

Base: $22.00/hr – $28.00/hr (Actual pay based on experience; see recruiter)

Prime Telecom Solutions is seeking a dedicated and skilled Underground Fiber Foreman to lead our underground crews. The role is crucial for the efficient, precise installation, maintenance, and repair of fiber optic cables. The Foreman will maintain a professional appearance, verify all locates before tasks, report follow‑up work to the manager, and collaborate with Project Managers to manage workload. This role offers growth opportunities within a supportive environment.

• Lead crew to meet project deadlines
• Install, maintain, and repair underground fiber optic cables
• Operate equipment such as Mini‑X, trenchers, and vibratory plows
• Verify completion of all locates before performing tasks
• Locate existing infrastructure before fiber placement
• Identify and troubleshoot problems with fiber optic cables and equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies
• Complete required paperwork and documentation
• Communicate with customers and coworkers professionally
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain positive relationships
• Report any follow‑up work needed to the manager
• Work closely with Dispatch and Project Managers for workload assignment
• Record signal levels, daily times, function codes, and other required information
• Maintain a clean and organized company vehicle and underground equipment
• Assist team personnel in problem‑solving and performing duties when requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 3 years of equipment operator experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills with good judgment
• Positive work atmosphere through respectful communication with customers, clients, coworkers, and management
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and on time
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and applicable equipment safely and responsibly
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

• People Focused – The people are at the heart of everything we do.
• Reliable – Dependable and consistent relationships.
• Impactful – We strive to positively impact all stakeholders.
• Mindset of Safety – Safety is a mindset, not just rules.
• Excellence – Excellence is the result of high intention and effort.
• Discipline – Intentionality in all aspects of life.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Telecommunications