Tower - Foreman

Ontivity•Gig Harbor, WA

4d•$35 - $45•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 in supervising tower crew personnel and ensuring compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety procedures. This is a safety-sensitive position. The foreman supervises tower-site work, leads tower-top activities and installation of communications equipment, and helps ensure work is completed safely, to customer specifications, and with required quality and closeout documentation. The role also helps coordinate site preparation and cleanup, assemble towers, lead transmission-line installation, maintain tools and equipment, and mentor crew members. Travel is required, often out of market or state for extended periods. The work takes place in a field environment and may involve long, unpredictable hours and all weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of experience climbing towers, stacking, rigging, or related work.
Ability to work in a team environment and contribute as a valued 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 both independently and as part of a team.
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 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 weight up a vertical tower.
Willingness to travel out of market or state for up to several months at a time; weekly travel is required and is usually 50–90% of the time.
Willingness to work long and unpredictable hours and in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
Ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening.
Valid driver's license and ability to drive company vehicles.
Direct supervision of up to four tower crew personnel.

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 tower-top work, including rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, and load-hopping, and ensure safe, quality installation.
Install and document up-top equipment, including masts, supports, antennas, RRUs, and cabling; perform related alignment, labeling, torqueing, and closeout tasks.
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 ensure adequate support and fastening.
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; assist the crew; 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 as needed.
Assist in coordinating, preparing, and cleaning job sites.
Help lead assembly of monopole, self-support, guyed, and rooftop towers.
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 jobsite upkeep.
Perform other duties as assigned.