Telecommunications Foreman

The Davey Tree Expert Company
Lovington, TX
Category Engineering
Job Description
Telecommunications Foreman responsible for overseeing the maintenance of overhead telecommunications systems and utility poles, ensuring that work locations are completed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with industry standards.

Requirements

  • Drive and operate a derrick digger/aerial lift truck, coupled with a trailer.
  • Work with aerial crew or assist as a laborer when not operating equipment.
  • Train others on the proper operation of equipment.
  • Locate/troubleshoot telecommunication cables and wires
  • Operates Bucket trucks, hand tools, power tools, ladders, signal level meters, voltmeters, and test equipment.
  • Operate communications devices in accordance with company policies.
  • Operate Company vehicles in a safe and responsible manner: Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment, in accordance with company policies.
  • Utilize and become proficient with tasks, tools, test equipment, and information that will enhance business results.
  • Adhere to industry-specific, local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable.
  • Working on aerial spans
  • Completes paperwork, timesheets, test results, vehicle inspection, and logs.
  • Assists other Team personnel in the performance of their duties when requested to promote a Team approach to problem-solving.
  • Must always comply with proper safety standards/procedures and work practices according to DRG policy or the customer’s special request.
  • Report all personal & vehicle accidents/incidents immediately to supervisors, cooperate, and assist in the investigation.
  • Operates construction equipment safely in a variety of urban and rural areas, heavy equipment operation is a plus
  • Safely load equipment, secure load, transport, and unload construction equipment.
  • Learning new skills and techniques on a continual basis and passing that on to others.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Group health plans*
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
  • Life insurance*
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401k with up to a 4% company match**
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
  • Holidays and paid time off*
  • Payroll savings plan*
  • Charitable matching gift program*
  • Employee referral bonus program*
  • Employee Educational Scholarship*
  • Davey Family Scholarship*
  • 20% discount on all Davey services*
  • Cell phone discounts*
  • Vehicle purchase discount program*
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