Underground Crew Lead

Company: VISIONARY COMMUNICATIONS LLC
Location: Canon City
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Outside Plant Underground Crew Lead Job DescriptionVisionary Broadband seeks a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Outside Plant (OSP) Underground Crew Lead and work with Visionary's underground fiber optic construction team. This full-time, hourly position will join the Fiber team at Visionary Broadband, a division of Visionary Communications, Inc., one of the top service providers in the region. The position can be based out of Visionary offices in Colorado or Wyoming, with anticipated travel in the surrounding region. This position will report to the Underground Foreman and will spend time also working with regional construction managers in Colorado, Wyoming, and future territories as Visionary expands.Job Overview:The Crew Lead will work closely with the Underground Foreman travelling throughout Visionary territories building and maintaining fiber optic plant. They will perform construction on fiber projects with underground elements including but not limited to trenching, boring, drop(s), placing and maintaining handholes, pedestals, and plant maintenance on an existing and expanding network.A successful candidate must have experience with underground fiber placing specifications and concepts, an understanding of general industry best practices, and a willingness to travel and learn. Visionary is a service provider in varied terrains and with many different types of plant including underground and aerial, as well as fiber to the premise. A successful candidate will have an adaptive and forward-thinking mindset, able to read and red line placing prints, provide critical in-field feedback, and communicate quickly when decisions must be made. Duties and Responsibilities: Supervise specific crew operations such as vac truck, horizontal directional drill rig work, or excavation as needed to be completed in accordance with Visionary and industry specifications.Operate a variety of hand and power tools, clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erecting scaffolding, cleaning up rubble and debris, and removing waste materialAccurately perform underground work in accordance with State, County, City, and Visionary standards.Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in road/highway environments to prepare worksite for telecommunications cablingLocate underground utilities and eliminate potential hazards for cabling work to be completedConduct traffic control near, in, or around work zonesPerform material handling and storage tasksAs the job requires, operate all requisite machinery safely to ensure the job is completedAccurately report on completed footages on a daily basisResolve in-field complaints in tandem with Underground ForemanReview and update daily production reports, material usage sheets, keep track of work hours, complete and maintain accurate "as-built"-- - maps for areas builtMaintain a safe working environmentIn partnership with Visionary's fleet management team and supervisory staff, oversee vehicle and machine maintenanceQualifications:A qualified candidate must possess the following skills, or have equivalent experience and/or qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent requiredKnowledge of trenching and shoring according to OSHA standards1 year of experience operating typical telecom construction machinery, such as a HDD Rig, Vac Truck, Mini Excavator, Reel Trailer(s), or equivalent1 or more years of telecom underground construction experienceA valid driver's license and eligibility to obtain a CDL as neededAbility to safely drive with a trailerGood communication skills, both verbal and writtenDetail orientedAbility to pass a drug test and background screenFlexibility to work outside of standard 8am-5pm hours and be willing to travel throughout a large service territory.Must be able to lift/push/pull/carry up to 75 poundsMust be able to work in various weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, dry, windy)Must be able to work in a loud, noise filled environmentStrong analytical and critical thinking skills with demonstrated problem solving abilitiesPhysical Requirements:90%+ / - of the time will be spent walking and standing in the field or utilizing construction machinery with various weather conditions.Visual and audio acuity is essential to this position.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, marital status, parental status, Pregnancy or maternity status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status or reassignment, veteran's status, political affiliation, age or disability. Or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or local law. Visionary Communications, Inc. is an EEO Employer- Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. NOTE: Visionary Communications conducts a thorough pre-employment background check including employment history, compensation verification (W-2/Paystubs), education verification and criminal background. Additionally, some positions require drug testing, review of driving records, credit checks, as well as the ability for the candidate to pass the federal governments "Public Trust"-- - background screening. The omission and/or misrepresentation of any fact from or on any application, resume, cover letter, or other information provided in connection with the application process or during any interview will result in immediate rejection of such application or, if the applicant is hired, will be cause for immediate dismissal.PI185363658SDL2017

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