Tower Foreman

InfraServices•Vista, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foreman oversees wireless tower construction and maintenance at assigned job sites. This hands-on leadership role directs field crews performing the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of wireless infrastructure while ensuring that work is safe, efficient, and compliant 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 includes regular travel to job sites, potentially with overnight stays and travel away from home up to 75% of the time, including weekends and extended travel. Work may involve local or national travel depending on business needs, long and unpredictable hours, outdoor work in extreme weather, and climbing and performing tasks on towers and elevated structures up to 500 feet. Compensation is listed at $27–$36 per hour. InfraServices lists a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits; disability and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; an employee assistance program; wellness resources; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off, sick time, and holidays; paid parental and maternity leave; military differential pay; an employee referral program; company discounts; and legal assistance.

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 supervisory or leadership experience.
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.
Additional certifications may be required depending on the work scope, such as NWSA, Hazcom, Blood Born Pathogen, or RF Safety certifications.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office.
Expert knowledge of wireless communication 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 in using hand and power tools.
Competence with GPS, test equipment, and site audit tools.
Strong leadership, decision-making, team-building, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and accountability; ability to follow and enforce safety protocols and installation procedures.
Ability to manage time and resources efficiently, solve problems, adapt to changing site priorities, and lead, teach, train, and motivate staff.
Ability to encourage continuous improvement and identify process enhancements.
Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company requirements.
Ability to climb vertically and pull one’s own body weight, tools, and equipment up to 500 feet, and work at heights for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds regularly.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and grasp materials and tools with both hands.
Ability to work long hours outdoors in extreme weather, including heat, cold, rain, wind, or snow, 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 climb and work at heights in a safety harness while maintaining a combined body, clothing, equipment, and tool weight between 130 and 310 pounds, in accordance with industry fall-protection standards.
Must be physically and mentally fit 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 perform work on communication towers and elevated structures up to 500 feet, as required.
Lead on-site safety practices, including crew adherence to protocols and participation in meetings and briefings.
Lead installation, testing, and maintenance of antennas, radios, hybrid cables, connectors, and mounts.
Interpret construction documents and RF specifications and ensure installations accurately 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 techniques are followed and inspect equipment and tools for safe use.
Conduct quality-assurance checks to ensure work meets customer and company standards.
Supervise 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 required documentation, including daily reports, job safety observations, quality checklists, and site photos.
Maintain and organize tools, equipment, and vehicles.
Keep job sites clean and organized and ensure tools, materials, and waste are properly handled and disposed of.
Train, mentor, and evaluate tower technicians at all levels.
Travel regularly to job sites, which may include overnight stays.
Perform other duties as assigned.