Aptitude Foreman (Union)- Bowling Green, OH

Role Summary

The Aptitude Foreman (Union) will support integrated technology system activities (installation, testing, and maintenance) on a job site, ensuring that the planned work is performed efficiently and effectively by the crew. This position will be responsible for completing tasks personally and supervising a crew as a working foreman. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path: Aptitude Superintendent 1

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

APTITUDE FOREMAN FAMILY – CORE

• Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury free environment through individual actions and mentoring others
• Works with tools to complete specific assigned tasks on a project
• Tracks and reports units and labor hours, including filling out and submitting timecards
• Maintains proper care and the appropriate number of tools and equipment necessary to support productions specific to a project
• Leads and monitors safety and security procedures within the crew
• Documents key information such as activities, productions and crew sizes
• Communicates with suppliers and coordinates delivery of supplies to jobsite
• Understands and maintains established quality levels associated with duties
• Coordinates other trade work associated with the assigned scope of work
• Participates in all safety activities such as tool box talks, job hazard analysis, job site analysis and SIMS (Site Information Management System) reporting
• Reads and understands plans, specifications, shop drawings and coordination drawings
• Provides on-the-job guidance and willingly shares subject matter expertise in order to support team member learning and development
• Coordinates inspections for assigned scope of work

• Manages subcontractor crews for portions of projects or a small project
• Creates, communicates, monitors and achieves crew production goals
• Coordinates work for larger crews and/or other trade foremen

• Coordinates preplanning activities for project components such as schedule, materials, meetings and manpower
• Creates and implements safety plans and ensures compliance through use of training, tool box talks and communication with safety representatives
• Controls costs in production units through understanding multiple variables, such as the project management system, task specific reports, production and costs for assigned responsibilities
• Supports project quality assurance/quality control planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks
• Applies and leads Lean principles and practices on the jobsite such as daily stand-up meetings, pull planning, etc.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Effective Communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work
• Proficiency in MS Office and other computer applications
• Proficiency with termination tools and inspection scopes
• Understanding of MPO trunks and high-density systems
• Proficient with OTDR, OLTS, and inspection tools
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-system integration projects
• BICSI, NICET, or manufacturer certifications preferred
• Basic understanding of principles of layout and construction math
• Ability to complete assigned duties with minimal guidance
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in cable installation, testing and/or maintenance, with a preference for experience in a data center environment (Preferred)
• 2+ years’ experience supervising construction or fiber cable installation (Preferred)

Working Environment

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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