Tower Foreman

Description

• Supervise and lead team members, setting clear expectations and goals. Coach, mentor, and develop team members to enhance their skills and performance.
• Assist with overall tasks required to build and install a site per customer specs, complete daily Jobsite Hazard Assessment (JHA) forms, assist with overall crew work, maintenance of vehicles and equipment, etc.
• May be required to work long and unpredictable hours.
• Lead work on the tower top, looking after all aspects of work while on the tower, ensuring that a safe and quality installation has been carried out, including rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, load-hopping, etc.
• Lead the transmission line and installation.
• Help lead the efforts in the assembly of the monopole, self-support guyed towers and rooftops.
• Assist in the antenna installation of microwave parabolic 1 to 15ft, VHF, UHF, cellular and FM broadcast antennas is required.
• Ensure a high level of safety and quality control requirements are upheld and mentor less experienced crew members in safety awareness. Must be able to lead safety meetings when required.
• Installation of up-top equipment including masts, clamping, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, cabling, bolting, shooting proper azimuth within tolerances, reading maps and a compass, torquing to spec, labeling, picture-taking, documentation, plumb and tilt readings with smart level, etc. Assisting with integrating all closeout requirements.
• Perform coax, fiber, line, and hybrid cable installations, connector installation, sweep and test assisting, weatherproofing, color-coding, labeling, etc. Connect coax feedlines and jumpers per piping diagrams and support and fasten adequately for a quality, lasting installation.
• On-site supervision of all tower site activities defined in the scope of work, both day and night.
• Responsible for tool inventory and daily upkeep of the job site.
• Assist in the coordination, preparation, and cleaning of job sites.
• This position will directly supervise up to 4 tower crew personnel.

Requirements

• Must have leadership and coaching skills and be competent in conflict and crisis management.
• Must be able to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs, testing procedures, etc.
• Weekly travel is required for this position. Usually between 50-90% of the time.
• Three years’ experience in climbing towers, stacking, rigging, etc.
• Successful completion of Safety in Rigging/Competent Rigger coursework and industrial First Aid and Rescue Training.
• RF Awareness Certification.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and by email with team members and clients.
• Must be able to lead a crew and project a positive attitude toward others in all work-related settings.
• Must have/obtain OSHA 10hr Training Certification. OSHA 30hr preferred.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes DOT physical, background check, and drug/alcohol testing and participate in the random testing program.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and be a valued member of the crew and the company.
• Must be self-motivated with the desire to learn new things and project a positive attitude toward others in all work-related settings.
• Must be able to climb and perform work at various heights, up to 500 feet, for long periods of time.
• Must be willing to travel out of market/state for up to several months at a time (90%).
• Must be able to pull his/her own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly for long periods of time.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions.
• Exceptional knowledge of Fall Protection practices and procedures and tower life-saving techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot and correct mechanical or LV electrical connections.
• Complete grounding, terminations, fastening, proper bolting and antioxidant use, support of leads, cadwelding as required, etc.
• Must be willing to continue to work towards training and certifications for tower-related work.
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must be able to work on a team and independently as required.
• Ability to photograph work-related tasks as needed for close-out packages.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements set forth in ANSI Z359 for fall protection gear.
• Ability to operate aerial lifts, man lifts, and aerial platform equipment.
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
• This job operates in a field environment. Must be in good physical condition with the ability to routinely bend, squat, climb, kneel, push, pull, lift 50lbs or more, lift in awkward positions, stand, and twist for extended periods.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive company vehicles. A commercial driver's license (CDL) is a plus.

Benefits

• CMS also encourages a healthy lifestyle by providing paid time off to our valued team members.
• Related trade school education.
• Additional benefits, including life and disability insurance.
• Workdays and hours are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some overtime requirements.
• Financial planning through our 401(k) program.
• Health, dental, and vision plans (for team members and their families).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance