Communications Foreman

Torrance, CA (On-site)

$45/hrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead hands-on telecommunications installation and design across multiple topologies, coordinating with customers and engineers to ensure scope, changes, and on-time delivery.

  • Own end-to-end field work from installation to troubleshooting of telecom infrastructure.
  • Must-have: 4–6 years’ telecom installation experience and topology knowledge.
  • Standout: Cross-functional coordination with MIS, customers, and engineers.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Perform all levels of Telecommunications Technicians positions; outside plant; aerial applications; underground applications; station protection
  • Safety procedures for all disciplines
  • Complete knowledge of network topologies including Star, Bus, Ring, 10base 5, 10base T, 802.5 Token Ring, CDDI, FDDI, FOIRL, TPDDI, IBM System 3, Sonnet-Fiber, ISDN
  • Thorough knowledge of intra-building connectivity for both horizontal and vertical distribution systems
  • Ability to interpret and understand all scopes of work
  • Ability to adapt to physical environment and changes in the environment
  • Ability to engineer and design distribution systems
  • Must demonstrate job knowledge in low voltage distribution systems sufficiently to ensure customer confidence
  • Possess the ability and knowledge to interact with MIS managers, corporate executives and business owners on the level of an expert consultant
  • Coordinate with customers to assure customer knows project status; ensure full knowledge of customers’ desires; to personally ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • 4-6 years’ experience installing infrastructure solutions
  • Three years of relevant experience in the telecommunications industry preferred
  • Full knowledge of color codes
  • Ability to oversee, physically perform, and train people in the tasks associated with installing, maintaining, testing and troubleshooting communications infrastructure.
  • Complete knowledge of Star, 10base-T, Bus and Ring topologies
  • Complete knowledge of intra-building connectivity for both horizontal and vertical distribution systems
  • Ability to adapt physical environment and changes in the environment and engineer a solution
  • Ability to read Blue Prints and understand Engineered Designs
  • Excellent communication skills; strong customer service skills

Preferred

  • Industry certifications a plus
  • 2-3 years’ experience terminating fiber strongly preferred
  • Ability to organize work
  • Ability to work under pressure

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Opportunities for advancement in a growing, stable company
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