Foreman Aerial​/Overhead Telecom Construction

Location

Frankfort, KY

Telecom Construction

Since 1936, we’ve been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We’re industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?

Team Fishel is looking to hire an outstanding Telecom Lineman/Foreman for our Frankfort, Kentucky location.

The Telecom Lineman/Foreman will be responsible for assisting the Supervisor by leading field crews to meet project goals in a safe manner on new business projects within our Telecom Construction division.

The Telecom Lineman/Foreman will lead one or more crews that do strand, fiber, and make‑ready. The ideal candidate must be able to read prints, plan crew schedules, assist with estimating, coordinate scheduling, permitting, documentation and communicate with customers. This is a great opportunity to be part of the team that will establish Team Fishel as the leader in the utility construction industry in Kentucky as it grows.

• Lead various sized construction projects
• Ensure accuracy of time sheets and expense reports
• Develop work‑around procedures for maintaining crew productivity during delays caused by other trades, customers, lack of materials, absenteeism, etc.
• Monitor Quality Assurance and ensure work meets customer specification and industry standards
• Ensure safety practices are observed by all crews during their work, hold safety meetings with crews

• Must have 3+ years of experience in the industry and know telecom work
• Must have experience running telecom crews, working from blueprints and specifications
• Must have 3+ years of experience in conduit placement, fiber placement, manhole placement, hand hole placement, cable and fiber pulling, and inside conduit work
• Must have equipment operating experience (backhoe, mini‑excavator, trencher, plow, etc.)
• Valid CDL‑A is strongly desired
• Travel required as necessary
• Ideal candidate will reside within 30-45 minutes of Lexington, KY (negotiable)
• Strong belief in safety and lead teams with a value of being accident‑free
• Computer and internet savvy (reporting, form completion, daily performance tracking, use of email, text, etc.)
• Excellent communicator; enjoy and excel at communicating in front of small groups/crews
• Eye for quality control, operate efficiently, and be time sensitive for successful project completion

• Planning and initiating projects
• Establishing OSHA and customer safety requirements
• Setting poles
• Maintaining and repairing overhead fiber optic facilities
• Installing new strand and lashing fiber

• Health Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Leave Benefits
• Teammate Assistance Program
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Team Fishel is an equal opportunity employer.