Underground Foreman - Telecom

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.

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

As a Underground Foreman at LJA Telecom, you will be responsible for leading field crews to safely and efficiently complete underground telecommunications projects, ensuring all work meets customer standards and company expectations. The position requires hands‑on experience, including excavator operation, the ability to read prints, and strong oversight of safety, quality, and daily production. Candidates must be physically capable of working in active outdoor job sites, hold a valid driver’s license, and demonstrate professionalism, communication skills, and a team‑oriented mindset.

• Ensuring safety measures are met up to provide a safe work zone, this includes 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.
• Familiar with, however, not limited to underground telecommunications work
• 2 years of excavator operating experience (minimum)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver’s license required.

• Ability to perform work on active jobsite in safe, proficient manner required
• Ability to represent LJA and its clients in a professional manner at all times
• 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