Crew Lead/Foreman - Fiber

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Crew Lead/Foreman specializing in fiber optic systems! In this energetic leadership role, you will oversee the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber optic networks, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality. Your expertise in telecommunications infrastructure, combined with your ability to lead a skilled crew, will drive successful project completion and customer satisfaction. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors on cutting-edge fiber optic technology while guiding a team of technicians through complex installations and repairs. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about advancing telecommunications infrastructure, this is the role for you!

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate fiber optic installation projects, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and technical specifications.
• Operate heavy equipment such as bucket trucks and other specialized tools required for outdoor telecommunications work.
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints related to fiber optic systems and network infrastructure.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and telecommunications testing equipment to troubleshoot network issues and verify system performance.
• Perform telecommunications cable splicing, fiber splicing, and connections following industry standards like the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Oversee telecommunications outside plant operations, including cable pulling, trenching, and aerial installations using hand tools and power tools.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations, including proper climbing techniques and low voltage handling procedures.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support for fiber optic networks, LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), Ethernet, telephony systems, and IT infrastructure.
• Train team members on safe work practices, proper use of hand tools, power tools, voltmeters, and other technical equipment.
• Maintain detailed documentation of project progress, safety inspections, and technical reports for quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field service operations related to telecommunications or fiber optic systems installation.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic cables, network infrastructure, cabling techniques, and telecommunications testing equipment.
• Hands-on experience with heavy equipment operation such as bucket trucks and other outdoor work machinery.
• Skilled in interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints relevant to fiber networks.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) standards for outdoor electrical work.
• Ability to perform telecommunications cable splicing and fiber splicing accurately and efficiently.
• Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions with a focus on safety protocols like climbing techniques.
• Technical proficiency with diagnostic tools such as voltmeters, troubleshooting support software, and computer networking equipment including LAN/WAN configurations.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to supervise crews effectively while maintaining high safety standards.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members and clients effectively.

Join us in building reliable fiber optic networks that connect communities! This role is paid — rewarding your expertise while offering opportunities for growth within a thriving industry focused on innovation and connectivity.

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training

Work Location: In person