Communications Foreman

Our Communications Foremen are eligible for great benefits and career advancement opportunities. We have projects and opportunities throughout the US for great leaders to manage challenging and complex projects. MKD Electric ranks in the 90th Percentile in pay, overtime/double-time pay and company-provided benefits in the United States. MKD Electric is committed to providing a safe place to work. MKD Electric also offers great training programs and has significant opportunities for career advancement.    

MKD Electric is one of the Midwest’s largest full-service merit shop electrical contractors.  For over twenty years, we have designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients’ systems, projects, and facilities. We specialize in working in a variety of industrial environments, including chemical, petrochemical, distribution, packaging, energy, and more.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Telcom certification a plus

• Proficient in terminating, splicing and testing ISP & OSP fiber
• Familiar with BICSI,EIA,TIA and NEC standards
• 7 plus yrs experience working in commercial and industrial environments
• Experience pulling, terminating and testing CAT5/CAT5E and CAT6/CAT6A copper cabling.
• Experience installing fire alarm systems
• Conduit bending/installation experience a plus
• Solid/stable/proven experience in the communications field
• Read/comprehend tape measure, blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, work orders, instructions, formulas and processing charts
• Communications Foremen must have knowledge of the NEC (National Electrical Code) and OSHA safety standards
• Communications Foremen will work from various heights via platforms, scaffolds, ladders or man-lifts
• Operate, maintain, and work in close proximity to various power equipment, including, but not limited to, forklifts, man-lifts, excavators, drills, saws, hydraulic tools, and automatic machinery
• Communication Foremen drive MKD drive MKD safety culture by setting the example, displaying safe work habits, encouraging JSA usage, intervening as needed, assisting in all safety audits and investigations, and reinforcing safety as an inherent value to all Team Members.
• Take charge of and responsibility for all MKD activities occurring on your job site.
• Thoroughly understand project scope of work.
• Study blue prints, schematics, manuals and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
• Collaboratively work with Estimator/Project Manager to ensure work is performed according to specifications.
• Bring TM performance related matters to the attention of your supervisor or HR, as may be appropriate.
• Complete appropriate forms, reports and other required paperwork. 
• Provide on-site orientation to new TM’s on their first day, as appropriate.
• Attend foreman meetings.
• Request inspections from appropriate municipality.
• Maintain a clean and organized jobsite.
• Wear company issued uniform daily and insure your team dresses appropriately.

Benefits:

We offer our team members a comprehensive employment package that includes:

• Career growth opportunities
• Strong safety culture with training
• Competitive wage(s)
• Bonus eligible based on individual and company performance
• Eligible for over-time pay after 8 hours per day, after 40 hours per week, and Saturday's
• Eligible for double time pay on Sunday’s
• 401(k) plan w/company match up to 4%
• Paid sick time
• Paid vacation time program
• Eligibility for health benefits which includes:
• Medical insurance – shared cost
• Company paid dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D insurance
• Company paid short term disability insurance
• Optional life insurance for you, your spouse and children
• Optional long term disability insurance
• Referral bonuses up to $2,500
• Annual recycle bonus eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement for authorized training
• Company provided safety gear – harness, lanyard, arc flash gear and more
• Safety boot and prescription safety glasses allowance
• Social activities
• Holiday Party, BBQ’s, fun all hands on meetings, golf outings, contests, etc…
• Charitable activities
• Make-A-Wish Foundation and Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and others
• Open door policy
• Annual performance reviews