Mastec Communications Group
Provides infrastructure, construction, and engineering services for telecommunications and energy sectors.
Aerial Foreman
Lead crew for aerial telecom construction, installing/repairing CATV, coax, fiber.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The foreman supports all phases of utility construction on diverse telecom projects, ensuring work is performed correctly and efficiently while leading crews and managing daily schedules. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, maintaining safety perimeters, and overseeing documentation and productivity. • Install and repair aerial CATV, coaxial, and fiber cable. • Place, relocate, and remove poles, lines, open‑wire, drop and block wire. • Set up safety perimeters using signage, cones, and barriers. • Review project plans, specifications, and installation instructions for compliance. • Direct job‑site activities and lead in‑house crews. • Complete required documentation and record crew time. • Communicate with the Area Supervisor or Manager. • Oversee daily schedules, deliveries, and productivity of the aerial crew. • Demonstrate a daily commitment to safety and OSHA requirements. • Read and interpret work orders and CTV cable prints.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cable installation
- ▸pole placement
- ▸safety perimeter
- ▸plan review
- ▸crew leadership
- ▸documentation
What You Bring
Candidates must have at least three years of telecommunications construction experience, a strong safety mindset, and proven leadership abilities. They should be proficient with bucket trucks, pole climbing up to 35 feet, and operating equipment such as diggers and Derek trucks. Additional certifications such as OSHA 10, CPR, and flagging are required. • 3+ years experience in telecommunications construction, including coax and fiber splicing, directional drilling, aerial and underground work. • Ability to operate bucket trucks, climb poles up to 35 ft, lift up to 70 lb, and operate digger/Derek truck. • Hold OSHA 10, CPR, and flagging certifications. • Strong knowledge of CATV building practices and field equipment. • Available for on‑call work, evenings and weekends as needed. • Thrive in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments and all weather conditions. • Exhibit leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
Requirements
- ▸telecom construction
- ▸fiber splicing
- ▸bucket truck
- ▸osha 10
- ▸leadership
- ▸catv knowledge
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $30 to $35 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package featuring 401(k) matching, an employee stock purchase plan, and various insurance options. Additional perks include a Red Wing boot voucher, health and wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, and generous paid time off. The company also offers a $1,000 referral incentive for successful hires. • Hourly compensation of $30–$35. • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. • Life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance. • Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus flexible spending accounts. • Red Wing boot voucher and health‑wellness programs. • Paid time off, holidays, family/medical leave, and sick time. • $1,000 employee referral incentive for successful hires.
Work Environment
Field