Cell Tower Foreman
About The Position
As a crew foreman for our Ohio market, you will be responsible for site management duties that include tower and ground operations, sweep testing, tower maintenance and installation, coaxial and antenna installation and required RF testing, and related responsibilities in accordance with OSHA safety guidelines. Every day, you will interact with customers and subcontractors, complete necessary paperwork, and communicate with the construction manager about work progress and known issues. You will also review and approve your crew's work, providing training, guidance, and work leadership necessary to maximize safety and productivity, minimize costs, and maintain quality.
Requirements
- Ability to climb towers and work at heights up to 500 feet
- Perform manual labor in outdoor environments
- Possess basic computer skills
- Complete/submit paperwork by required deadlines
- Ability to travel extensively with frequent overtime and some evening and weekend work
- Ability to train technicians on all positions and provide developmental training opportunities for technicians wishing to advance in the company
- Ability to complete daily paperwork and submit prior to firm deadlines
- A valid driver's license and ability to qualify as an approved company driver
- Demonstrated understanding of AC and DC electrical requirements and experience with NEC
- Demonstrated understanding of crane signals and ability to demonstrate whoops
- Ability to perform rescues
- Demonstrated understanding of safe/proper complex rigging procedures, working load limits, weatherproofing, tower precon, and advanced cathead knowledge
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings and RFDS
- Knowledge of rigging and mounting procedures for all antennas and equipment
- Knowledge of different carriers, color codes, and routing guidelines
- Ability to use a compass and understand declination
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
- Ability to drive a truck and trailer and back it up competently
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to pass required pre-employment processes, including a background check, DOT inspection, and drug screen
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the telecommunications industry
- Prior experience with LTE upgrades and other relevant technology
- Advanced knowledge of OSHA safety and quality guidelines, relevant tools and equipment, and commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the telecommunications construction field
Responsibilities
- Site management duties including tower and ground operations
- Sweep testing
- Tower maintenance and installation
- Coaxial and antenna installation and required RF testing
- Interact with customers and subcontractors
- Complete necessary paperwork
- Communicate with the construction manager about work progress and known issues
- Review and approve crew's work
- Provide training, guidance, and work leadership to maximize safety and productivity, minimize costs, and maintain quality
- Manage jobs within the required timeframe and approved budget
- Resolve issues in a dynamic environment
- Track and report primary and ancillary material use
- Manage and order inventory
- Document maintenance of all equipment
- Schedule and complete inspections
- Maintain quality control standards
- Perform rescues
- Complete JSAs, conduct tailgate meetings, and run a tiger team
- Direct tower top troubleshooting
- Configure RETs
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401k plan with company match
- Six paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Referral bonuses
- Company outings
- Weekly pay
- $1,000.00 sign on bonus (after 90 days of employment)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
