Job Summary:Network Connex is seeking Foreman. This individual will lead a team, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to customer quality standards while performing advanced fiber optic splicing and testing tasks. This is a traveling positionand combines leadership, project management, and technical expertise in fiber optic infrastructure.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:- Ensure project safety, quality, schedule, and cost compliance with company/client standards.
- Lead 2-3 crew members, optimizing skills and equipment use.
- Act as primary liaison between Project Manager and crew.
- Interpret customer prints to plan tasks and schedule work.
- Hold daily pre-work meetings to align on goals and safety.
- Verify construction and splicing work meets standards.
- Complete phase-specific closeout documentation.
- Document job progress with photos.
- Maintain company equipment (vehicles, trailers, test tools).
- Perform precise fusion and mid-sheath splicing on high-count fiber cables (864ct, 1728ct, 3456ct).
- Conduct live fiber splicing during maintenance windows to minimize disruptions.
- Install fiber optic cables in various environments (underground, aerial, indoor).
- Execute OTDR/OLTS testing to assess cable performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve live network fiber issues.
- Produce FastReporter reports for test and splicing documentation.
- Operate Fujikura splicers and EXFO testers for low-loss splices and diagnostics.
- Pull fiber cables through conduits/ducts for installations.
- Support cabinet bolting and basket tray installation (preferred).
- Safely operate scissor lifts for elevated work (preferred).
- Maintain a clean workspace and follow proper handling procedures for fiber optic materials and equipment.
- Comply with OSHA and Network Connex safety standards
Work Schedule and Environment:- Work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions, adapting to project requirements.
- Perform tasks during daytime and occasional nighttime maintenance windows as required by client schedules.
- Stand for extended periods (8-10 hours per day) and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
Experience and Education:- 5+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry with related experience in construction and tower work.
- 2-3 years of verifiable experience splicing and testing fiber optic cables for dark fiber providers (e.g., Zayo), meeting stringent quality and performance standards.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience using Fujikura fusion splicing machines for high-count fiber splicing (864ct, 1728ct, 3456ct).
- 3+ years of experience performing OTDR and OLTS testing with EXFO testing equipment.
- 2+ years of experience producing Fast Reporter reports for network documentation.
Qualifications, Competencies, and Skills:- Proven ability to perform mid-sheath (ring-cut) splicing and live fiber network splicing with minimal service disruption.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and resolving issues on live/active network fiber.
- Familiarity with cable pulling, cabinet bolting, basket tray installation, and scissor lift operation (preferred).
- Strong written and oral communication skills for effective team and client interactions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) for documentation and reporting.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to pass a clean background check and drug screen.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Fluency in English for effective communication.
- Certification in fiber optic splicing or testing (e.g., FOA CFOT, BICSI, or equivalent) preferred.
- Prior experience with major telecommunications carriers or dark fiber providers beyond Zayo preferred.
- Familiarity with additional fiber optic testing tools or software beyond EXFO and FastReporter preferred.
$39 - $42.50 an hour
