Underground Construction Foreman/Operator in Dallas

Job DescriptionJob Description

Location: Dallas, TX and surrounding areas
Schedule: Typically 40–50+ hours per week | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (earlier start times may be required)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced OSP Underground Foreman to lead a small underground construction crew supporting fiber optic network expansion and maintenance projects. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day underground construction activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to customer specifications. Typical work includes conduit placement, cable placement, service extensions, repairs, locating existing facilities, and restoration work in support of telecommunications infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading underground fiber construction crews and a strong understanding of outside plant (OSP) construction practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a 3-person underground fiber construction crew.
• Coordinate and perform underground construction activities, including:
• Cable placement and pulling
• Conduit installation
• Utility locating and potholing
• Missile boring and trenching operations
• Small service extensions and maintenance work
• Road crossings and underground utility crossings
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with customer requirements, company standards, and safety regulations.
• Maintain daily production goals and crew productivity.
• Complete and submit required project documentation, including:
• Marked-up construction maps
• As-built documentation
• Production reports and job completion records
• Communicate with project managers, construction supervisors, billing coordinators, and customers regarding project status and completion.
• Participate in an on-call rotation as required.
• Ensure quality workmanship and proper restoration of work areas.
• Operate and maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of OSP underground fiber construction experience.
• Previous experience serving as a Foreman, Lead, or senior crew member in underground telecommunications construction.
• Strong understanding of:
• Fiber optic cable placement
• Conduit systems
• Underground utility construction methods
• Telecommunications OSP construction practices
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints, maps, and utility locates.
• Experience completing as-built documentation and field reporting.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Experience with missile boring operations.
• Directional drill experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting cable MSO or telecommunications clients such as Spectrum.
• Knowledge of utility locating and damage prevention practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move construction materials, conduit, cable, and equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work including digging, pulling cable, bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available shortly after hire.
• 401(k) with investment options.
• Employee stock purchase/stock option programs.
• Paid major holidays.
• Floating holiday for employee birthdays.
• Annual compensation reviews and performance-based increases.
• Bonus opportunities based on company performance.

What Success Looks Like

Successful candidates will bring strong underground fiber construction experience, lead crews safely and efficiently, maintain production expectations, and ensure accurate project documentation while supporting ongoing fiber network expansion and maintenance projects throughout the area.

Broadstaff, LLC., provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to , , , , or expression, , , , , physical or mental , military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Broadstaff, LLC., provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to , , , , or expression, , , , , physical or mental , military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

Company DescriptionBroadstaff, LLC., provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to , , , , or expression, , , , , physical or mental , military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification protected by federal, state or local laws.