Tower - Foreman

Ontivity•Salem, OR

96d•$30 - $36•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 field position serving the Portland/Salem area, with frequent travel—usually 50–90% of the time and potentially out of market or state for several months. The role directly supervises up to four tower crew personnel. The Foreman leads and performs tower-site work, including tower assembly and rigging, installation of antennas and related equipment, transmission lines and cables, grounding, and site closeout. The position emphasizes safe, high-quality work, crew leadership and mentoring, job-site coordination, documentation, and upkeep of tools, vehicles, and equipment. Workdays are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some overtime and potentially long, unpredictable hours. Work takes place in all weather conditions and at heights up to 500 feet. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, three years of tower-climbing and related experience, relevant safety training and certifications, and the ability to meet demanding physical and fall-protection requirements. Related trade school education is desired. The listed wage range is $30–$36, depending on experience and current training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of experience climbing towers and performing stacking, rigging, or related work.
Ability to commute to the Portland/Salem area.
Ability to travel weekly, usually 50–90% of the time, and to travel out of market or state for up to several months at a time.
Ability to work in a team environment 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.
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.
Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions, and work independently or as part of a team.
Good physical condition and ability to routinely bend, squat, climb, kneel, push, pull, lift 50 pounds or more (including in awkward positions), stand, and twist for extended periods.
Ability to meet the physical requirements for ANSI Z359 fall-protection gear.
Ability to climb and work at heights up to 500 feet for extended periods and repeatedly pull one's body weight plus equipment up a vertical tower.
Willingness to work long and unpredictable hours and 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 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 on-site tower activities within the scope of work, during both day and night.
Lead work on 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; perform required alignment, torquing, labeling, documentation, and closeout tasks.
Install coax, fiber, line, and hybrid cables and connectors; assist with sweep and testing, weatherproofing, color-coding, and labeling.
Connect and support coax feedlines and jumpers according to piping diagrams.
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, and lead safety meetings when required.
Photograph work-related tasks for closeout packages.
Coordinate, prepare, and clean job sites.
Help lead assembly of monopoles, self-supporting and guyed towers, and rooftop installations.
Assist with installation of microwave parabolic, 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.