NWSA Credentialed Tower Foreman w/ A&L & Rigger Specialty

Ontivity • Hammond, LA

17d

About The Position

The Tower Foreman leads erection, construction, and maintenance work for wireless towers, directly supervising tower personnel and assisting the Construction Manager and Project Manager. The role ensures compliance with OSHA requirements, company procedures, customer specifications, and safety and quality standards. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring NWSA certification with A&L and a Rigger Specialty.

The foreman leads tower-top work and installation of antennas, other up-top equipment, transmission lines, grounding systems, and related infrastructure. Duties include rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, testing support, documentation, and closeout activities. The position also helps coordinate site preparation and cleanup, tower assembly, crew work, and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, while mentoring less experienced crew members.

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime requirements and extensive travel, usually 80–100% of the time. Work is outdoors in all types of weather and may involve long, unpredictable hours and work at heights up to 500 feet. The position directly supervises up to four tower personnel.

Requirements

• NWSA Certification; the role also specifies certification with A&L and a Rigger Specialty.
• Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue Certification.
• Successful completion of safety in rigging coursework.
• Completion of Industrial First Aid and rescue training.
• Ability to operate aerial lifts, man lifts, skid steers, and aerial platform equipment.
• 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 in person, by phone, and by radio with supervisors, foremen, and coworkers.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently, and to lead crew members in support of the foreman.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience climbing towers, stacking, and rigging.
• 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, lift 50 pounds, and repeatedly climb while pulling body weight plus equipment.
• Willingness to travel out of 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 overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of safety LMS and OSHA 10 training.
• Competent rigger coursework.
• Related trade school education.
• Commercial driver’s license (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Lead tower-top work and oversee rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, load hopping, and safe, quality installation.
• Install up-top equipment, including masts, supports, antennas, RRUs, and cabling; perform bolting, alignment, azimuth checks, torquing, labeling, documentation, and plumb and tilt readings.
• Install coax, fiber, transmission, and hybrid cables; assist with connector installation, testing, weatherproofing, color-coding, labeling, and proper cable support and fastening.
• Perform grounding, terminations, fastening, bolting, antioxidant application, lead support, and cadwelding as required.
• Assist with all tasks necessary to build and install sites to customer specifications and maintain a safe work environment, including completing Jobsite Safety Assessment forms and maintaining vehicles and equipment.
• Uphold safety and quality control requirements and mentor less experienced crew members in safety awareness.
• Photograph work as needed for closeout packages and ensure safety regulations are followed.
• Assist with site coordination, preparation, and cleanup.
• Help lead assembly of monopole, self-support, guyed, and rooftop towers.
• Install microwave parabolic, VHF, UHF, cellular, and FM broadcast antennas.
• Lead transmission line installation.
• Continue training and pursuing 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 and lead crew members in support of the foreman.
• 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 beginning on the first day of hire.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED