Tower Crew Lead

Ontivity•Springfield, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Ontivity’s Lead Tower Hand leads the erection, construction, and maintenance of communication tower sites. The role supports the Foreman/Construction Manager and Project Manager in supervising tower crew personnel and ensures OSHA requirements and company safety procedures are followed. The position directly supervises up to four tower crew members and requires extensive travel, often 50–90% of the time, including out-of-market or out-of-state trips lasting several weeks. Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather and may involve long, unpredictable hours. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime requirements. The role leads tower-top work and installation of tower structures, antennas, equipment, transmission lines, and cabling. It also supports site construction, safety and quality control, documentation and closeout, tool and equipment upkeep, and the coordination and cleanup of job sites. The Lead Tower Hand mentors less experienced crew members, leads safety meetings as needed, and continues to pursue training and certifications related to tower work. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and three years of experience climbing towers, stacking, and rigging. The role requires physical ability to climb and work at heights up to 500 feet, repeatedly climb while carrying equipment, and lift 50 pounds. A valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles are required. Candidates must pass pre-employment background and drug screening and participate in random testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of experience climbing towers, stacking, and rigging.
Ability to operate aerial lifts, man lifts, skid steers, and aerial platform equipment.
Successful completion of Safety in Rigging/Competent Rigger coursework.
Completion of Industrial First Aid and Rescue Training.
RF Awareness Certification.
Ability to troubleshoot and correct mechanical or low-voltage electrical connections.
Strong knowledge of fall-protection practices and procedures and tower lifesaving techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and by radio with supervisors, foremen, and coworkers.
Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team and lead a crew in support of the Foreman.
Ability to climb and work at heights up to 500 feet for extended periods and repeatedly climb while pulling body weight plus equipment weight.
Good physical condition and ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat, and lift 50 pounds, including body weight, equipment, tools, and boxes.
Willingness to travel out of market or state for several weeks at a time; travel is usually 50–90%.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and work long, unpredictable hours as required.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles.
Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening and participate in random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Related trade school education.
OSHA 30-hour training certification.
Commercial driver’s license (CDL).

Responsibilities

Lead tower-top work and oversee rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, load-hopping, and other tower work to ensure safe, quality installations.
Install tower-top equipment, including masts, clamps, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, and cabling; bolt, align, torque, label, document, and take plumb and tilt readings as specified.
Support closeout requirements, including taking photographs and completing job documentation.
Install coax, fiber, line, and hybrid cables; install connectors; assist with sweeps and testing; weatherproof, color-code, and label cabling; and connect and support coax feedlines and jumpers according to piping diagrams.
Complete grounding, terminations, fastening, bolting, antioxidant application, lead support, and cadwelding as required.
Assist with building and installing sites to customer specifications, maintaining a safe work environment, completing daily Jobsite Hazard Assessment forms, supporting crew work, and maintaining vehicles and equipment.
Uphold safety and quality-control requirements and mentor less experienced crew members in safety awareness.
Assist in coordinating, preparing, and cleaning job sites.
Help lead assembly of monopole, self-support, guyed towers, and rooftop installations.
Assist with installation of microwave parabolic antennas from 1 to 15 feet, VHF, UHF, cellular, and FM broadcast antennas.
Lead transmission-line installation.
Work toward required training and certifications for tower-related work.
Read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specifications, and testing procedures.
Lead safety meetings as required.
Maintain tool inventory and perform daily upkeep of the job site.
Directly supervise up to four tower crew personnel and lead the crew in support of the Foreman.
Perform other duties as assigned.