NWSA Credentialed Tower Foreman w/ A&L & Rigger Specialty
About The Position
Ontivity is seeking a NWSA-credentialed Tower Foreman with A&L and Rigger Specialty certification to lead the erection, construction, and maintenance of wireless towers. The foreman directly supervises tower personnel and assists the Construction Manager and Project Manager, ensuring OSHA requirements, company procedures, safety standards, and customer specifications are met. This is a safety-sensitive position that includes leading work at tower tops, supervising installation and transmission-line work, and mentoring crew members. The position directly supervises up to four tower personnel. The role is full time, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime requirements. Extensive travel is required, usually 80–100% of the time, including travel outside the local market or state for up to several months. Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather and may involve long, unpredictable hours and work at heights up to 500 feet. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, NWSA certification, required Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue Certification, and successful completion of safety in rigging coursework. Three years of experience climbing towers, stacking, and rigging is required. Related trade school education, OSHA 10 training, competent rigger coursework, and commercial driver’s license are preferred or considered a plus as stated in the posting. Ontivity offers health, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) program, life and disability insurance, paid time off, in-house training, and an employee referral bonus program with eligibility beginning on the first day of hire.
Requirements
- NWSA certification, with A&L and Rigger Specialty as specified in the position title and posting.
- Three years of experience climbing towers, stacking, and rigging.
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue Certification.
- Successful completion of safety in rigging coursework.
- Ability to operate aerial lifts, man lifts, skid steers, and aerial platform equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot and correct mechanical or low-voltage electrical connections.
- Completion of Industrial First Aid and rescue training.
- Exceptional knowledge of fall-protection practices and procedures and tower life-saving techniques.
- Ability to communicate in person, by phone, and by radio with supervisors, foremen, and coworkers.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently as required, and to lead a crew in support of the foreman.
- Ability to climb and work at heights up to 500 feet for extended periods and multiple times.
- Good physical condition and ability to stoop, crawl, bend, squat, and lift 50 pounds, including body weight, equipment, tools, and boxes.
- Ability to repeatedly pull one’s body weight plus equipment up a vertical tower for extended periods.
- Willingness to travel outside the market or state for up to several months at a time; travel is usually 80–100%.
- Ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening and participate in a random testing program.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles.
- Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather and potentially long, unpredictable hours.
- Willingness to work Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and meet overtime requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Related trade school education.
- Completion of OSHA 10 training and the safety LMS.
- Competent rigger coursework.
- Commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Responsibilities
- Lead tower-top work and oversee rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, load hopping, and safe, quality installations.
- Lead installation of up-top equipment, including masts, clamps, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, cabling, and related hardware; ensure correct azimuth, torque, labeling, documentation, and closeout requirements.
- Perform coax, fiber, line, and hybrid cable installation and connector work; assist with sweep and testing, weatherproofing, color-coding, labeling, and proper cable support and fastening.
- Complete grounding, terminations, fastening, bolting, antioxidant application, lead support, and cadwelding when required.
- Assist with all work required to build and install sites to customer specifications, maintain a safe work environment, complete Jobsite Safety Assessment forms, support crew work, and maintain vehicles and equipment.
- Uphold safety and quality-control requirements and mentor less experienced crew members in safety awareness.
- Photograph work tasks for closeout packages and ensure applicable safety regulations are followed.
- Assist with coordinating, preparing, and cleaning sites.
- Help lead assembly of monopole, self-support, guyed towers, and rooftop installations.
- Assist with installation of microwave parabolic, VHF, UHF, cellular, and FM broadcast antennas.
- Lead transmission-line installation.
- Continue pursuing training and certifications for tower-related work.
- Read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specifications, and testing procedures.
- Lead safety tool meetings as required.
- Maintain personal tool inventory and upkeep at the job site.
- Directly supervise up to four tower personnel.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision plans for team members and their families.
- 401(k) program.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off.
- In-house training.
- Employee referral bonus program with eligibility on the first day of hire.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
