Tower - Foreman

Ontivity•Springfield, MO

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
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
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); related trade school education preferred.
Three years’ experience in climbing towers, stacking, rigging, etc.

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