Telecommunications, Field Team Lead

Description

Since 1980, Cobb Fendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.

Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At Cobb Fendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n):

• New Hire Program // We understand changing jobs can be intimidating, Cobb Fendley has established a program geared specifically to the successful onboarding and integration of new hires into the firm
• Development Opportunities // Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources
• Compensation + Benefits // Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions;
  Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP);
  Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance;
  Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance;
  Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance;
  Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs
• Paid Parental Leave // FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases
• Winter Holiday // Ext​ended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays
• Community Engagement // Cobb Fendley Cares focuses on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions

Cobb Fendley is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Field Team Lead in our Tempe, Arizona Office.

Requirements

Expert // Highly skilled with extensive experience; able to handle complex tasks and provide guidance to others. 15+ years of Field and Professional experience varies.

• Knowledge of field operations, methods, procedures, safety requirements, and environmental considerations associated with civil infrastructure work in outdoor settings.
• Skills include use of industry-standard tools, equipment, and computer software to perform field tasks, document work, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to safely operate required equipment, travel locally, regionally, and interstate, with occasional overnight stays, and perform work in varying weather, terrain, and environmental conditions.

Ultimately, the Field Technician is responsible for the success of field operations to support project completion.

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General //

a. Oversee Cobb Fendley’s warehouse operations, fleet logistics, and equipment inventory within the regional discipline.

b. Lead coordination with project managers and internal teams, including scheduling and coordinating field crews.

c. Perform routine and complex assignments without supervision in a lead role and may work independently as a one‑person field crew.

d. Assist in reviewing daily field reports, project records, and field folders.

e. Assist in supervising direct reports by reviewing and approving timesheets and ETO requests, addressing minor disciplinary issues (and escalating more serious cases to Department Manager and/or HR Department), conducting timely and constructive performance evaluations, and monitoring workload and utilization, escalating concerns as needed.

f. Responsible for safely operating equipment.

g. Travel locally and out of state, including overnights.

h. May operate a variety of vehicles, including large vehicles with or without attached trailers, as needed to support specific operational tasks, and perform routine maintenance to ensure safe and efficient use.

i. May cross train to perform other field services (Telecommunications, Survey, SUE).

a. Perform hazard analysis before performing field work and prepare safety documents.

b. Ensure all field crews have appropriate plans, documents, EPE, and safety supplies before leaving for field work.

c. Comply with all safety procedures:
Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Emergency Action Plans (EAP), Project Safety Plans (PSP) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures.

d. Ensures QA/QC of own work and work of project team that individual is responsible for.

e. Identifying and evaluating potential hazards in the work environment.

f. Properly selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for self and team that individual is responsible for.

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