Civil Crew Leader (Heartland - Camby, IN)

Thayer Infrastructure Services (TIS) and its affiliated companies•Pendleton, IN

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About The Position

Heartland Tower Solutions, LLC, a Midwest leader in the construction and service of wireless communications facilities, is hiring a Civil Crew Leader. The role requires extensive experience and knowledge in civil construction and electrical work, including tower foundation construction. The Crew Leader leads a crew of two or more people and performs civil construction tasks, taking responsibility for the work completed by the crew. The position reports directly to the Operations Manager. Travel is required to sites in different parts of the country. Hotel accommodations and a daily per diem allowance are provided. The company describes this as a long-term career opportunity and offers an educational pathway for career advancement, with competitive pay tied to knowledge-based level assessments and a clear path to advancement. The role involves outdoor work throughout the year in changing and sometimes adverse weather, regular work near moving mechanical parts, and a generally loud noise level. It requires strenuous physical labor, including bending, twisting, squatting, lifting more than 75 pounds, and walking or standing for long periods. The Crew Leader must meet the listed requirements for Civil Installer and Civil Right-Hand positions as well as the additional qualifications in this posting.

Requirements

Extensive experience in construction of tower foundations is required.
Must meet all essential duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, minimum qualifications, and other requirements of the Civil Installer and Civil Right-Hand roles; those role details are not included in this posting.
At least 3 years of civil construction experience in the wireless tower construction and maintenance industry.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be able to drive a company vehicle and maintain an acceptable driving history for inclusion on HSC insurance.
Able to work with a computer and, at minimum, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Effective communication and interaction skills with crew members and others.
Proficiency in operating construction equipment, grading and excavation, calculating concrete requirements, cost-effective purchasing of job materials, and building and supervising forms and rebar cages.
Good physical condition and ability to bend, twist, squat, lift more than 75 pounds, walk and stand for long periods, and perform strenuous physical labor in adverse field conditions.
Able to work outdoors year-round in different parts of the country, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity.
Able to work regularly near moving mechanical parts and in generally loud conditions.

Nice To Haves

CDL Class A.

Responsibilities

Lead daily JSA and safety meetings with crew members.
Inspect personal protective and safety equipment for themselves and their team daily.
Delegate tasks to crew members and hold them accountable for completing them.
Supervise crew work to complete installations safely, promptly, professionally, and to the required quality standard.
Motivate crew members and maintain morale.
Teach crew members the skills needed to work more safely and efficiently.
Follow and ensure the crew follows company standards, policies, and procedures.
Take responsibility for the crew and its conduct while working together.
Maintain responsibility for the assigned truck, trailer, company equipment, and materials.
Keep accurate and complete records of crew time and expenses for each site.
Ensure required information, photographs, reports, and testing are completed for each closeout before leaving the site.
Provide daily reports and job updates to the Operations Manager and other designated personnel.
Complete and submit required paperwork and documentation within designated time limits during and at the completion of projects.
Perform other job-related duties or follow other job-related instructions as requested by the Operations Manager or senior management, consistent with applicable laws.
Operate construction equipment and perform grading and excavation.
Calculate concrete requirements and purchase job materials cost-effectively.
Build and supervise the construction of forms and tying of rebar cages.