Tower Foreman (Construction)
Job description
Mountain Wireless is the premier telecommunications construction company in Colorado and beyond! From Red Rocks to Coors Field, Empower Stadium to Vail, Breckenridge to Denver International Airport, Buckley Space Force Base to Arapahoe Basin. Be a part of cutting-edge wireless technology infrastructure builds and the next generation of cellular network transformation that includes; ยท 5G Deployment, New
Telecom Site Construction, and Large Venue Technology Deployment. We have an outstanding benefits package for team members with established paths for upward mobility.
About the position
Tower Technicians support all aspects of telecommunication installations including the construction and maintenance of telecommunications towers and structures. Daily objectives include ensuring that work is performed in accordance with all safety and quality guidelines and expectations.
Essential Functions
- Plan and schedule work activities to efficiently utilize all crew members and equipment assigned to you.
- Responsible for crew profitability on the job and meeting schedule completion dates.
- Responsible for the quality of workmanship and safety performed by the crew on the job site.
- Climb various heights on multiple type structures.
- Perform installation of antennas, mounts, cable ladders, cable, etc.
- Participate in new tower construction.
- Perform routine and special circumstance tower maintenance.
- Hold tailgate meetings before beginning work and complete appropriate paperwork.
- Ensure crew members complete their daily PPE inspection prior to any climbing
- Prepare weekly time sheets and expense reports for your crew, safety logs, vehicle logs, etc.
- Maintain company vehicle and trailer in a clean and presentable condition.
- Assist in trouble shooting a variety of electronic components from cell/microwave sites to lighting systems
- Recognize safety hazards and perform all duties in a safe manner.
- Maintain a professional working attitude with co-workers and customers.
- Continue industry education and knowledge on an ongoing basis.
- Mentor and train tower hands to enhance the performance of the team.
- Uphold quality workmanship surpassing industry standards.
Personal Attributes:
- Must have reliable transportation to and from office location
- Must be willing to travel and be able to work within a non-structured schedule, i.e., long hours, weekends, etc.
- Mechanically inclined
- Self-Motivated and able to learn efficiently
- Team oriented
Required Knowledge:
- Must have valid Driver's License
- Must be able to pass a background check for government security clearances
- General tower and fall protection safety knowledge and ability to utilize 100% tie off techniques at all times
- Ability to properly inspect and use PPE
- Construction and maintenance experience of Self-Support and Guyed towers, monopoles and antenna structures
- Basic Rigging ability to utilize the proper ropes, blocks and tackles. Gin pole experience preferred
- Knowledge of using transits, compass, set azimuths to standard engineering processes
- Antenna alignment tool experience
- Install wireless antenna mounts and antennas for microwave and cellular communication systems
- Sweep & PIM testing experience. Anritsu gear preferred
- Fiber scope and ODTR testing experience
- Equipment certifications; forklifts and boom lifts
- Must have complete knowledge on use and care of basic hand tools and power tools
Supervisory Responsibility:
The foreman is the supervising member of the crew. He has demonstrated a high proficiency level in all tasks related with tower site construction. He has also established a high level of responsibility and accountability for himself and those under him. Foremen are expected to participate, supervise, and oversee all work tasks performed on site, inspecting each phase as required, ensuring the quality of the installation pertaining to tower erection, coax & waveguide installation, connector fitting, weather proofing, antenna assembly, installation/grounding systems and all other procedures related to the industry.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.
- Frequent work in adverse weather conditions
- Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, sit, and climb ladders and communication towers and work in an elevated position that is +/- 500 feet.
- On a constant basis, employee must lift, carry, and maneuver heavy or awkward objects weighing 50lbs or more.
- Frequently required to use hand and power tools
Job Related Certifications:
- OSHA 30
- Competent Climber
- Competent Rescue
- First Aid/CPR
- Basic knowledge and understanding of DOT driver qualifications
Benefits Include:
- Health Insurance with HSA
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Personal and Vacation Days
