Cable Foreman/Lineman- South Plainfield NJ

As a Cable Foreman/Lineman, you are the face of the company. In the field, you represent AFW’s interest in the work you perform and how you present yourself to the public.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise field crews during the installation, splicing, and maintenance of fiber optic cables and telecommunications network infrastructure.
• Operate heavy equipment such as bucket trucks, power tools, and other construction machinery safely and efficiently to facilitate outdoor cable installation.
• Survey pole routes.
• Flexibility to work across all divisions (Coax, Fiber, Aerial, Underground).

Experience

• Must have 5 years’ experience as a Foreman for an aerial construction line crew.
• Extensive knowledge of telecommunications outside plant operations, including cabling, splicing (fiber optic), and network infrastructure deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment such as bucket trucks safely in outdoor environments.
• Familiarity with telecommunication testing equipment, diagnostic tools, schematics, and interpreting technical drawings related to fiber optics and networking.
• Construction experience with outdoor work environments that require climbing, working at heights with climbing gear or ladders.
• Must be willing to work under all-weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow).

Join our team if you’re passionate about building reliable communication networks! We value safety-first practices combined with technical expertise to deliver exceptional service while fostering a collaborative environment where your skills can thrive!

Pay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person