Tower - Foreman

Ontivity•Little Rock, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tower Foreman leads the erection, construction, and maintenance of communication tower sites. The role supports the Construction Manager and Project Manager by supervising tower crew personnel and ensuring compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety procedures. This is a safety-sensitive, full-time position that directly supervises up to four tower crew members. The foreman provides on-site supervision of tower activities, leads work at height, and oversees installation of tower structures, antennas, transmission lines, cables, grounding, and related equipment. The position also supports site closeout, documentation, quality control, safety meetings, jobsite preparation and cleanup, and maintenance of tools, vehicles, and equipment. Work is performed in a field environment and involves weekly travel, usually 50–90% of the time, with travel out of market or state for up to several months at a time. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some overtime. The role may involve long and unpredictable hours and work in all weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of experience climbing towers, stacking, rigging, or related work.
Ability to work in a team environment and contribute as a valued crew member.
Ability to operate aerial lifts, man lifts, and aerial platform equipment.
Ability to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specifications, and testing procedures.
Successful completion of Safety in Rigging/Competent Rigger coursework and industrial First Aid and Rescue Training.
Must have or obtain OSHA 10-hour Training Certification.
RF Awareness Certification.
Ability to troubleshoot and correct mechanical or low-voltage electrical connections.
Exceptional knowledge of fall-protection practices and procedures and tower life-saving techniques.
Effective communication in person, by phone, and by email with team members and clients.
Ability to lead a crew and maintain a positive attitude in work-related settings.
Self-motivation and willingness to learn.
Leadership, coaching, conflict-management, and crisis-management skills.
Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions and work both on a team and independently as required.
Good physical condition and ability to bend, squat, climb, kneel, push, pull, lift 50 pounds or more, lift in awkward positions, stand, and twist for extended periods.
Ability to climb and work at heights up to 500 feet for long periods.
Ability to meet the physical requirements for ANSI Z359 fall-protection gear.
Ability to repeatedly pull own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower for long periods.
Willingness to travel out of market or state for up to several months at a time; weekly travel is required, usually 50–90% of the time.
Willingness to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
Valid driver's license and ability to drive company vehicles.
Ability to pass pre-employment screening, including a DOT physical, background check, and drug/alcohol testing, and participate in random testing.
Availability for typical Monday–Friday hours of 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and some overtime; long and unpredictable hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-hour Training Certification.
Commercial driver's license (CDL).
Related trade school education.

Responsibilities

Put safety first and production second.
Supervise tower-site activities in the scope of work, both day and night.
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop crew members; set clear expectations and goals.
Lead work at tower tops and oversee safe, quality rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, and load-hopping.
Install tower-top equipment, including masts, supports, antennas, RRUs, and cabling; perform bolting, azimuth alignment, labeling, documentation, and plumb and tilt readings.
Assist with site closeout requirements, including photographing work-related tasks.
Install coax, fiber, line, and hybrid cables; install connectors; assist with sweep and testing; weatherproof and label cables; connect and secure coax feedlines and jumpers according to piping diagrams.
Complete grounding, terminations, fastening, bolting, antioxidant application, support of leads, and cadwelding as required.
Assist with site construction and installation to customer specifications, complete daily Jobsite Hazard Assessment forms, support crew work, and maintain vehicles and equipment.
Uphold safety and quality-control requirements, mentor less-experienced crew members in safety awareness, and lead safety meetings when required.
Assist in coordinating, preparing, and cleaning job sites.
Help lead assembly of monopoles, self-supporting and guyed towers, and rooftop structures.
Assist with installing microwave parabolic, VHF, UHF, cellular, and FM broadcast antennas.
Lead transmission-line installation.
Continue working toward training and certifications for tower-related work.
Manage tool inventory and perform daily jobsite upkeep.
Perform other duties as assigned.