Tower - Foreman

Ontivity•Three Forks, MT

9d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Tower Foreman leads erection, construction, and maintenance work at 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 field position that directly supervises up to four tower crew members. The Foreman oversees tower-site work, leads installation activities on towers, and helps ensure installations meet safety, quality, and customer requirements. Work includes assembling towers, installing antennas and related equipment, installing and testing cabling and transmission lines, grounding and fastening components, and completing documentation and closeout requirements. The position also involves mentoring crew members, leading safety meetings when required, and maintaining tools, vehicles, equipment, and job sites. The role is full-time, typically Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some overtime. Weekly travel is required, usually 50–90% of the time, and may involve travel out of market or state for up to several months. The work takes place in a field environment and may involve long or unpredictable hours, work at heights of up to 500 feet, and all weather conditions. The listed wage range is $35–$45, depending on experience and current training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of experience climbing towers, stacking, rigging, or related work.
Must be able to work effectively in a team and contribute as a 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.
Ability to communicate effectively 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.
Ability to read, understand, and carry out instructions, and to work independently as required.
Valid driver's license and ability to drive company vehicles.
Ability to routinely bend, squat, climb, kneel, push, pull, lift 50 pounds or more, lift in awkward positions, stand, and twist for extended periods.
Ability to meet ANSI Z359 physical requirements for fall-protection gear.
Ability to climb and work at heights up to 500 feet for extended periods.
Ability to repeatedly pull personal body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower for extended periods.
Willingness to travel out of market or state for up to several months at a time; the position requires weekly travel, usually 50–90% of the time.
Willingness to work long and unpredictable hours and in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

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 within the scope of work, during both day and night.
Lead work at tower tops and oversee rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, and load-hopping to ensure safe, quality installations.
Install tower-top equipment, including masts, supports, antennas, RRUs, and cabling; set azimuth within tolerances; read maps and a compass; torque and label equipment; take photographs; document work; and record plumb and tilt readings.
Assist with integration and completion of customer closeout requirements.
Install coax, fiber, line, and hybrid cables; install connectors; assist with sweep and testing; and perform weatherproofing, color-coding, and labeling.
Connect coax feedlines and jumpers according to piping diagrams and adequately support and fasten them.
Complete grounding, terminations, fastening, bolting, antioxidant application, lead support, and cadwelding as required.
Help build and install sites 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.
Photograph work-related tasks as needed for closeout packages.
Assist with coordinating, preparing, and cleaning job sites.
Help lead assembly of monopoles, self-supporting and guyed towers, and rooftop installations.
Install microwave parabolic antennas from 1 to 15 feet, as well as VHF, UHF, cellular, and FM broadcast antennas.
Lead transmission-line installation.
Continue working toward training and certifications for tower-related work.
Maintain tool inventory and perform daily job-site upkeep.
Perform other duties as assigned.