Team Lead-Drilling Crew - Southwire Company
Ft Worth, TX 76177
About the Job
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Job Description
Position Summary
Safely and effectively lead and provide direction to a crew or team on a single job site to maximize profit margins and quality craftwork.
Responsibilities
• Lead on various size projects
• Reports, coordinates and supervises all aspects of a project
• Manage the job site situations, maintain a safe working environment and be accountable for quality and productivity.
• Review plans and permits
• Establish daily crew goals
• Communicate with customer
• Assign job duties
• Monitor progress
• Evaluate Teammates' performance and provide coaching
• Perform Laborer and Equipment Operator requirements and responsibilities as needed
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
Requirements
• Valid driver’s license
• 2+ years related experience in utility construction
• Able to perform safe work practices daily
• Ability to communicate with Teammates and Customers
• Class A CDL is desired
• Must have experience running a crew
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks
• Strong mechanical skills
• Equipment operating experience
• Able to work some nights and weekends
• Ability to work outdoors
• Ability to read and write English
• Pass a drug screen and background check
• Able to stand, kneel and work in confined spaces for an extended period of time
Working Conditions
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, this role works in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.