Tower Foreman

InfraServices • Staunton, VA

23h • $32 - $40

About The Position

The Foreman oversees all aspects of wireless tower construction and maintenance at assigned job sites. This hands-on leadership role directs field crews installing, troubleshooting, and repairing wireless infrastructure while ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with customer and company standards. The Foreman coordinates resources, trains and mentors technicians, and keeps job sites operating smoothly from start to finish.

The role requires regular travel to job sites, potentially including overnight stays and travel away from home up to 75% of the time, including weekends and extended travel. Work is performed outdoors and may involve long, unpredictable hours, extreme weather, confined spaces, and work at heights up to 500 feet.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or related trade school education.
• Five years of experience in wireless tower construction, maintenance, or field services.
• Two years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead crews and deliver high-quality work on schedule and within budget.
• Competent Climber/Rescue Certification from an accredited institution.
• OSHA 30 Construction Training Card.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Competent Rigging and Hoisting Certification.
• Other certifications may be required depending on the work scope, such as NWSA, Hazcom, Bloodborne Pathogen, or RF Safety certifications.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office.
• Expert knowledge of wireless communications infrastructure and equipment, construction techniques, and safety protocols.
• Proficiency in tower climbing, rigging, antenna and line installation, and advanced sweep, fiber, and PIM testing.
• Ability to interpret RF data, construction drawings, and customer specifications.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Competence using GPS, test equipment, and site audit tools.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, team-building, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented approach focused on safety, quality, and accountability, including ensuring others follow safety protocols and installation procedures.
• Ability to manage time and resources efficiently, solve problems, and adapt to changing site priorities.
• Ability to lead, teach, train, and motivate staff and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.
• Ability to climb vertically and pull one’s own body weight and tools and equipment up to 500 feet, and work at heights for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and grasp tools and materials with both hands.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors in extreme weather and perform physically demanding tasks while standing or walking for extended periods.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including a fall-protection harness, hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves.
• Ability to work at heights in a safety harness while meeting the stated combined-weight range of 130 to 310 pounds, including body weight, clothing, equipment, and tools.
• Physical and mental fitness to perform tower rescues and participate in safety drills and training exercises.
• Comfort working in confined spaces and at varying elevations.
• Ability to work long and unpredictable hours and travel away from home up to 75% of the time, including weekends and extended travel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily tower crew activities to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
• Climb and work on communication towers and elevated structures up to 500 feet as required.
• Lead on-site safety efforts and ensure crew members follow protocols and participate in safety meetings and briefings.
• Lead the installation, testing, and maintenance of antennas, radios, hybrid cables, connectors, and mounts.
• Interpret construction documents and RF specifications and ensure installations meet the project scope.
• Manage job-site logistics, materials, schedules, and documentation.
• Perform and oversee advanced sweep, fiber, and PIM testing and troubleshooting.
• Ensure proper rigging and hoisting practices and inspect tools and equipment for safe use.
• Conduct quality assurance checks and ensure work meets customer and company standards.
• Oversee on-site inventory tracking and replenish project supplies as needed.
• Maintain and inspect rigging, hoisting, and climbing equipment.
• Communicate job status, issues, and changes to management.
• Complete daily reports, job safety observations, quality checklists, site photos, and other required documentation accurately.
• Maintain and organize tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Keep job sites clean and organized and ensure tools, materials, and waste are handled and disposed of properly.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate tower technicians at all levels.
• Travel regularly to job sites, including possible overnight stays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Company-paid basic life insurance; additional voluntary benefits are available.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, paid sick time, and company holidays.
• Paid parental and maternity leave.
• Military differential pay.
• Employee referral program.
• Company discount program.
• Legal assistance.

What This Job Offers

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