Room Ready - Foreman

Summary

The Room Ready Foreman must be a self-motivated individual with a drive for success that can install, maintain, and upgrade Telcom cabinets, Telcom shelters and perform all room-ready required work. Room Ready Installers should also be versatile and possess the ability to assist in any part of civil construction.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

Key Responsibilities

- Safety First – Put safety first and production second. Always.

- Lead and help manage the on-site team, setting clear expectations and goals. Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and performance.

- Install DC Power Plants, Routers, BBUs, and all Telcom related equipment.

- Install DC and AC power circuits, fiber jumpers, and ethernet cables.

- Label and/or color code equipment, power circuits, and fibers per carrier requirements.

- Maintain the project timeline as stated by the Construction Manager.

- Complete daily site field reports.

- Complete daily site Job Safety Analysis.

- Collect all on-site closeout documentation and submit it to the closeout manager per the deliverable timelines.

- Participate in continuous training offered by CMS Wireless, including weekly safety calls.

- Responsible for site quality, timeliness, accuracy, and schedule. Do grounding, terminations, fastening, proper bolting and antioxidant use, support of leads, cadwelding as required, etc.

- Assist on the overall job, including groundwork, all tasks required to build and install a site per customer specs, maintain a safe work environment, daily use and completion of JSA forms, assisting with overall crew work, and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, etc.

- Must stay current with industry trends and developments through ongoing professional development.

- Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

- This job operates in a field environment. Must be in good physical condition with the ability to routinely bend, squat, climb, kneel, push, pull, lift 50lbs or more, lift in awkward positions, stand, and twist for extended periods.

- Must be willing to travel out of the market/state for up to two weeks at a time.

- May be required to work long and unpredictable hours.

- Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes DOT physical, background check, and drug/alcohol testing and participate in the random testing program.

- Must be willing to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

- Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive company vehicles. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

Technical Skills:

- Must be able to work in a team environment and be a valued member of the crew and the company.

- Must be able to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs, testing procedures, etc.

- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and have basic computer skills.

- Must be able to use an electrical multimeter for testing AC and DC circuits.

- Ability to build RJ45 ethernet cables using 568B standard.

- Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the proper use of common power/hand tools.

Soft Skills:

- Must be able to communicate in person, by phone, and by email with team members and clients.

- Must be able to read, comprehend and carry out instructions.

- Must be able to work on a team and independently as required.

Supervisory Requirements

This position will supervise on-site crew personnel as needed.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.

Workdays and hours are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some overtime requirements.

Travel

Regional travel is required for this position. Usually between 80 to 100% of the time.

Education and Experience

Required:

- High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

Desired:

- Related trade school education.

- Room Ready knowledge.

- Demonstrated ability to lead construction crew to complete project.

- 1-2 year’s experience working on a civil construction crew or electrical crew.

Our Benefits

EasTex offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to enhance all aspects of our employees’ well-being. In addition to competitive pay, our benefits package includes the following:

- Health, dental, and vision plans (for team members and their families).

- Financial planning through our 401(k) program.

- Additional benefits, including life and disability insurance.

- EasTex also encourages a healthy lifestyle by providing paid time off to our valued team members.

EEO Statement

EasTex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CMS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

EasTex expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CMS’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.