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Position Type: Contract (7 months, with possible extension)
Schedule: Part-time (5–8 hour days, approximately 25 hours per week)
Location: West Monroe, LA (71294)
Pay Rate: $40/hr – $46.50/hr (W2)
Position Summary
The Telecom Safety Specialist provides field oversight of contractors performing telecom tower construction, foundation work, antenna/line installation, underground fiber optic boring, and related civil activities.Â
This role ensures compliance with safety standards, construction best practices, and applicable industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Contractor Qualification & Work Authorization
- Verify contractor training, certifications, and adherence to safety requirements
- Ensure understanding of site-specific hazards, underground utilities, and clearance requirements prior to mobilization
- Review construction and fiber boring plans to ensure protection of existing infrastructure
- Monitor tower erection, climbing activities, rigging/lifting operations, foundation work, and antenna/line installation
- Ensure proper use of fall protection, establishment of exclusion zones, and equipment inspections
- Intervene and stop work when unsafe conditions are identified
- Oversee underground boring and excavation activities, ensuring proper utility locates and depth compliance
- Monitor bore paths to prevent damage to existing infrastructure
- Ensure proper potholing, marking, and documentation of completed work
- Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for construction, excavation, and directional boring activities
- Validate implementation of hazard controls for high-risk tasks
- Promote a strong safety culture through coaching and field engagement
- Experience in telecom construction, tower erection, or fiber optic installation
- Strong knowledge of industry safety standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA, NESC)
- Ability to work in the field and effectively guide contractors on safety compliance
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Founded in 2009, IntelliPro stands as a global leader in talent acquisition and HR solutions. Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to clients, fostering employee growth, and building enduring partnerships sets us apart. With a dynamic presence in the USA, China, Canada, Singapore, Philippines, UK, India, Netherlands, and Germany, we continue to lead the way in global talent solutions.
IntelliPro, a global leader in connecting individuals with rewarding employment opportunities, is dedicated to understanding your career aspirations. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, IntelliPro values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected group status. Moreover, our Inclusivity Commitment emphasizes embracing candidates of all abilities and ensures that our hiring and interview processes accommodate the needs of all applicants. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusivity at https://intelliprogroup.com/.
Compensation: The pay offered to a successful candidate will be determined by various factors, including education, work experience, location, job responsibilities, certifications, and more. Additionally, IntelliPro provides a comprehensive benefits package, all subject to eligibility.
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