Tower Foreman - Wasilla, Alaska

Betacom•Wasilla, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tower Foreman supervises and performs construction duties on a daily basis on telecommunication sites. This role involves supervising subcontractors and job site personnel to complete the scope of work assigned, with a strong emphasis on following instructions and completing jobs in a timely and safe manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Four years or more of related tower and construction experience and/or training.
Good communication skills, reading and writing skills (English).
Good computer skills.
Knowledge and use of Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook).
Clean Driving Record & Valid Driver's License.
Reliable transportation to and from work.
Ability to accommodate out of town travel, if required.
Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.
ComTrain certification.
OSHA30 certification.
RF Awareness Training.
First AID/CPR trained.
Experience with Anritsu Site Master, Andrew, PPC, tower mapping and antenna equipment.
Experience stacking self-support towers, installing waveguide, antennas, and microwave dishes.
Experience with RF Awareness, replacement, and maintenance (coax, jumpers, TMA’s, connectors, and weatherproofing).
Highly organized.
Ability to effectively report verbally and written reports back to the Superintendent and/or Tower Construction Manager.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and regulatory personnel.
Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct a crew of 2-4 members.
Provide suggestions and recommendations for hiring, firing, training, advancements, compensation, promotions, production, and efficiency of employees.
Ensure full understanding of job or project scope of work (SOW), methods of procedures (MOP), and practices.
Write detailed MOPs.
Schedule employee work and work hours.
Direct and plan the work of assigned employees.
Determine proper project techniques for assigned employees.
Maintain job records for management and control.
Collaborate with Superintendent or Construction Manager to determine materials, equipment, and tools.
Read, interpret, and build according to design site plans and layouts.
Control the flow and distribution of materials and supplies.
Plan and control job budgets.
Manage all data in Betacom tools (Site Manager) and customer tools.
Ensure safety and security of employees and company assets.
Perform inspection of entire installs.
Troubleshoot problems with installs.
Capture and provide closeout packages.
Participate in handling employee complaints, grievances, discipline, and probation according to company policy.
Take full responsibility for crew safety and ensure compliance with company and customer safety requirements.
Inspect all tools and rigging gear for safety.
Report workers’ compensation injuries or other incidents.
Perform other closely related work, including physical and menial tasks such as timesheet and recordkeeping, completing Job Safety Analysis, and adjusting equipment and tools.
Understand hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working near energized lines.
Utilize test equipment certifications (Anritsu sweep gear, PIM gear, fiber testing, etc.).
Apply experience with custom tower rigging techniques.
Apply experience with troubleshooting various systems (RET’s, GPS antenna system, RF noise floor, TMA gain, tower light systems, VSWR, microwave systems, etc.).
Proficiently complete closeout packages.
Train and supervise other employees in telecommunication tower maintenance and construction areas, including climbing, rigging, installation/modification of sector mounts, T-Booms, platforms, banding of monopoles, installation/testing/repair of antennas, TMA’s, diplexers, duplexers, surge arrestors, grounding, coax and elliptical cable, tower light systems, Ice Bridges, sweeping tests, PIM testing, RET systems, GPS alignment tools, microwave dishes, and RRU/BBU equipment.