Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) provides broadband services through its high speed, state-of-the-art fiber optic and cable networks to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. The Company’s services include: broadband internet, video, and voice; fiber optic Ethernet, wavelength and leasing; and tower colocation leasing. The Company owns an extensive regional network with over 8,300 route miles of fiber and 220 macro cellular towers. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.
Job Summary
The Construction Foreperson Sr is responsible for administering construction activities for assigned telecom Outside Plant (OSP) work with minimal direct supervision. Responsibilities include assuring safety at the work site and directly supervising all on-site activities for construction work orders. The Construction Foreman leads all construction activities which includes but are not limited to travel to and from job site, job site setup and breakdown, wearing of personal protective equipment, setup of appropriate warning signs, coordination with local authorities, safe operation of construction equipment, meeting schedules, acquiring all necessary materials and equipment for job completion, communicating with crew members, and internal and external customers for job status updates.
Qualification Requirements:
Education:
- High School Diploma is required for the role.
- Associate's/Technical Degree - two years is preferred for the role.
Experience Level:
- 3 years of OSP Construction experience is Required.
- 4 years of Industry experience is Preferred.
- 2 years of Supervision experience is Preferred.
Job Skills & Knowledge:
- The ability to safely lead and motivate a team with minimal direct supervision.
- Complete documentation in a timely and professional manner.
- Be able to lead a crew under dynamic and changing conditions.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- VA811 Computer Based Training (CBT) Excavation Certification.
- VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Certification
Shentel provides a drug-free workplace and is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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