Tower - Foreman

Summary:

Responsible for leading efforts for the erection, construction, and/or maintenance of wireless towers.  Provide assistance to Foreman/Construction Manager and Project Manager by direct supervision of all tower personnel.  Ensure all OSHA requirements and company procedures are followed.  

This is a safety sensitive position.

Key Responsibilities: 

Lead work on tower top, looking after all aspects of work while on the tower, ensuring that a safe and quality installation has been performed, including rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, loadhopping, etc.

Installation of up-top equipment including masts, clamping, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, cabling, bolting, true-ing up, shooting proper azimuth within tolerances, reading maps and a compass, torqueing to spec, labeling, picture-taking, documentation, plumb and tilt readings with smart level, etc. Assist with integrating all closeout requirements are an absolute must

Perform coax, fiber, lines, and hybrid cable installation, connector installation, sweep and testing assisting, weather proofing, color-coding, labeling, etc. connect coax feedlines and jumpers per piping diagrams, and support and fasten adequately for a quality, lasting installation.

Do grounding, terminations, fastening, proper bolting and antioxidant use, support of leads, cadwelding as required, etc. 

Assist on overall job, all tasks required to build and install a site per customer specs, maintain safe work environment, daily use and completion of Jobsite Safety Assessment (JSA) forms, assisting with overall crew work, maintenance of vehicles and equipment, etc. 

Ensure highest level of safety and quality control requirements are upheld and mentor less experienced crew members in safety awareness.

Able to photograph work tasks as needed for close out packages, ensuring all safety regulations are in place

Assist in the coordination and preparation and cleaning of sites.

Help lead the efforts in the assembly of monopole, self-support guyed towers and roof tops

Assist in the antenna installation of microwave parabolic 1 to 15 foot, VHF, UHF, cellular and FM broadcast antennas is required

Lead the transmission line and installation

Must be willing to continue to work towards training and certifications for tower related work.

Must know how to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs, testing procedures, etc. 

Able to lead safety tool meeting as required

Responsible for own tool inventory and upkeep daily on job site

Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

Must be able to climb and perform work at various heights, up to 500 feet, for long periods of time and multiple times

Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 50 pounds; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes

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 willing to travel out of market/state, for up to several months at a time (80-100%)

Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing and participate in random testing program

May be required to work long and unpredictable hours

Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather

Must possess valid driver’s license and are required to drive company vehicles.  A commercial drivers license (CDL) is a plus

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to operate aerial lifts, man lifts, skid steers and aerial platform equipment

Completion of safety LMS and OSHA 10 training preferred as well as competent rigger coursework

Ability to troubleshoot and correct mechanical or LV electrical connections

Completion of Industrial First Aid and rescue training

Exceptional knowledge of Fall Protection practice and procedures and tower life saving techniques

Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue Certification is required

Successful completion of safety in rigging coursework required

Soft Skills:

Communicate in person, by phone and radio with supervisor, foreman and co-workers

Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions

Must be able to work with a team, and independently as required

Must be able to lead crew in support of foreman

Supervisory Requirements:

This position will directly supervise up to 4 tower personnel.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time position.  Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with overtime requirements.

Travel  Extensive travel is required for this position.  Usually between 80 to 100% of the time.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); related trade school education preferred

Three years’ experience in climbing towers, stacking, rigging, etc.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications None required for this position.

EEO Statement

Ontivity provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability and genetics.  In addition to federal law requirements, Ontivity complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Ontivity expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information disability or veteran status.  Improper interference with the ability of Ontivity’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.