Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is a brand-new team, but was founded by a team of well funded career telecom and construction professionals. We look to leverage the latest technologies, best in industry equipment, and up-to-date construction and safety practices to build a first-class fiber optic utility construction firm in multiple markets throughout the US. We began our first project in early 2023 in CA. We are in need of skilled a Fiber Optic Cable Installation Foreman who is local to the Redding, CA area or willing to relocate with a negotiable relocation package! This position will report to the Market Manager and represents an opportunity to join an awesome team on the ground floor, learn a lot, and have a ton of fun as GRC grows!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible as a crew leader; proper, accurate and timely submission of Production Reports
- Oversees crew assignments including daily work assignments, path determination and communication with the crew, customer, and general public
- Ability to handle, instruct, or oversee daily work components including: operating a fiber blower, pulling cable, operating various equipment to install fiber optic cable, and other means of telecom construction
- Provide on the job training for employees working under your direction on construction practices and methods to ensure a safe and productive work environment
- Perform daily field inspection of construction operations to ensure work is being completed in compliance with project specifications and monitor safe work practices.
- Direct traffic flow in accordance with local and state DOT guidelines
- Reads and implements design prints and other related instructions pertaining to the job
- Maintains and operates vehicle and equipment safely following all manufacturer safety specifications and traffic regulations
- Maintains proper inventory on vehicle based on work assignment
- Able to manage time critical assignments
- Must be open and communicative, and accepting of direction from superiors.
Qualifications:
- 1+ years OSP Fiber placing experience preferred
- Experience with fiber optic blowing equipment highly preferred
- Experience with fiber pulling using air assist a plus
- Ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced and quickly changing environment
- Ability to travel and work on call, evenings and weekends as needed
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Valid driver's license required
- DOT Certification a plus
- Must pass a background check and drug screen
Physical Requirements:
- Typical field related physical requirements of sitting, standing, driving and walking.
- Ability to lift 70lbs