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CK Contractors and Development, LLC's roots date back to 1966, and during the past 60 years our team had been developing properties throughout the Southeast, earning the distinction of being one of the leading construction site development contractors.

We offer competitive wages and solid career opportunities. Are you looking to join a great team as a Foreman in our Southern Telecom division?

The Southern Telecom Foreman is an exempt position responsible for managing and directing telecom crews at jobsites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises the telecom crews.
• Read and understand project plans and specification.
• Reports on work to Senior Project Manager.
• Knowledge and/or experience on all types of heavy equipment to ensure safe use of equipment and training.
• Knowledgeable in the areas of telecom utility, including excavation, directional boring, cable plowing, aerial specifications and splicing.
• Inspects work sites throughout construction process to ensure the quality and accuracy of work for potential hazards or safety concerns.
• Monitors crews for organizational structure, sizing, crew mix ratios, and wage compliance in conjunction with Superintendent.
• Complete required reports (production, personnel time and attendance, vehicle, safety, inspection) on a daily/weekly basis as required.
• Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.

Qualifications for Foreman

• Must be able to perform the essential tasks satisfactorily.
• Must be well organized with a sense of urgency.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with management and fellow employees.
• Must demonstrate excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards; Monitors the implementation of safety programs and processes; Provides coaching for improvement.
• Communication with others is critical.
• Ability to deal calmly and effectively in high-stress situations.
• Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing with employees at all levels.
• Must have reliable transportation and have the ability to travel. Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours are expected.
• Must wear proper attire at all times including safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, safety toed work boots, and reflect a clean and presentable image.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus but not required.
  

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and abilities listed qualifies.

• The ideal candidate will have 3 or more years' experience as a Foreman in the telecom industry.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Competencies:

• Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Stress Tolerance - Job requires dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.
• Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Working Conditions

• This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push up to 75 lbs; bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat twist, and climb heavy equipment several times throughout the day, and balance at heights up to 6 feet from ground level. In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job. This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces, as well as working in confined areas.
• Must be able to climb on and off heavy equipment safely.
• Must be capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations, using ladders or crawling, as required.
• This job requires the ability to perform essential tasks in less than favorable conditions. These may include but are not limited to: Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive health insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. In addition to financial security, we prioritize the well-being of our team members by offering paid time off, a safe work environment, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We believe that by investing in our employees' health, wellness, and safety, we can cultivate a motivated and dedicated workforce, leading to the overall success and growth of our company.

Employees are expected to follow all OSHA and company policies to minimize accidents and injuries to personnel and property.

Most job sites are located between North Florida and South Georgia. Depending on starting locations, the position would be required to travel up to 2 hours in any direction or weekly travel for further locations if necessary.

By applying for this job opening, you acknowledge our operation radius and understand your commute could reach up to two (2) hours. All applicants to whom a conditional offer of employment is made shall undergo and pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test prior to beginning work.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.