Welder (Travel)

MasTec Communications Group • St. Louis, MO

6d

About The Position

At MasTec Communications Group, a Tower Foreman (Structural Modification Welder) leads daily site construction work to help the crew meet production goals set by leadership. The role is hands-on and safety-focused, with responsibility for the quality of work and daily operations at assigned sites. The position requires 100% travel, tower climbing, physical lifting, and the ability to work extended shifts. Compensation is $28–$35 per hour, depending on experience.

The foreman implements company health, safety, and environmental policies and applicable industry standards; ensures crew and site safety; maintains site paperwork and equipment; and carries out instructions from leadership. The role also includes completing and uploading site closeout documentation, coordinating site activities with customer representatives, validating timesheets, and leading, mentoring, and training crew members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of industry experience.
• Experience in industrial welding in the telecommunications tower industry.
• Expertise in construction skills, rigging, safety, and general industry knowledge.
• Working knowledge of safety standards and regulations.
• Job-related certifications such as First Aid, Safety, Rescue, Wiltron, Anritsu, Fiber, PIM, CPR, and Connector Attachment.
• Organizational, computer, and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, RFDS, construction drawings, and SOW.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company policy conditions.
• Ability to maintain FDOT log books; training will be provided.
• Ability to lead, teach, and train others in proper work and safety procedures.
• Ability to provide, record, and manage paperwork using tools such as Excel and Word.
• Must be fit and in good physical condition.
• Ability to travel 100% of the time, climb towers up to 300 feet, lift up to 50 pounds, and work up to 12 hours.
• Ability to recognize and provide a safe work site with acceptable quality and efficiency.

Nice To Haves

• WSA certification.
• Structural modification experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site construction work efforts to help the crew meet production goals.
• Understand and implement company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Understand and implement applicable industry standards, including OSHA, TIA10-48, NATE CTS, and ANSI.
• Ensure safety requirements are met at work sites and by the crew.
• Oversee daily operations and the quality of work at assigned sites.
• Maintain required daily paperwork for the site and crew.
• Implement and follow through on job instructions from leadership.
• Compile site-specific closeout documentation and upload it to customer interfaces.
• Coordinate site-related activities with customer representatives and maintain good working relationships with them.
• Provide leadership and guidance, and actively train and promote learning among crew members.
• Maintain equipment and vehicles in operational condition.
• Validate daily timesheets for Management.
• Mentor new and less experienced technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Red Wing Boot Voucher
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave
• Paid sick time
• Employee Referral Program, including a $1,000 incentive for a referral who becomes a permanent hire

What This Job Offers

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