Cell Tower Foreman

Heightstower; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive benefits

Company matching 401k

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heights Tower in Ohio is seeking a Crew Foreman to lead tower and ground operations, oversee testing, installation, and RF activities in accordance with OSHA safety guidelines.

You will manage a crew, review work, provide training, and coordinate with the Construction Manager to maintain safety, quality, and productivity while controlling costs. Travel and overtime are common in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to climb towers up to 500 feet and perform manual labor outdoors.
• Proven ability to manage jobs within scheduled timeframes and approved budgets.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for training technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead tower and ground operations while ensuring safety and quality.
• Review and approve crew work; provide training and guidance.
• Complete necessary paperwork and coordinate with construction manager on progress and issues.
• Manage material use, inventory, and equipment maintenance; schedule inspections.
• Coordinate LTE upgrades and other relevant technology deployments.

Skills

Tower climbing

OSHA safety

Team leadership

RF testing

Education

Competent Rigging and Climbing Certification

OSHA 30 certification

TTT1 certification

PIM certification

Fiber certification

Sweep certification

DOT physical card

Tools

Job description

Overview

As a crew foreman for our Ohio market, you will be responsible for site management duties that include tower and ground operations, sweep testing, tower maintenance and installation, coaxial and antenna installation and required RF testing, and related responsibilities in accordance with OSHA safety guidelines. Every day, you will interact with customers and subcontractors, complete necessary paperwork, and communicate with the construction manager about work progress and known issues. You will also review and approve your crew's work, providing training, guidance, and work leadership necessary to maximize safety and productivity, minimize costs, and maintain quality.

What We Need from You

To thrive in this role, you must be able to climb towers and work at heights up to 500 feet, performing manual labor in outdoor environments. You must possess basic computer skills and be able to complete/submit paperwork by required deadlines. Experience in the telecommunications industry, coupled with the following skills, is also desired:

• Ability to travel extensively with frequent overtime and some evening and weekend work
• Ability to train technicians on all positions and provide developmental training opportunities for technicians wishing to advance in the company
• Ability to successfully manage jobs within the required timeframe and approved budget
• Ability to effectively resolve issues in a dynamic environment
• Ability to complete daily paperwork and submit prior to firm deadlines
• Ability to track and report primary and ancillary material use, manage and order inventory, and document maintenance of all equipment
• Ability to schedule and complete inspections with demonstrated ability to maintain quality control standards
• Demonstrated understanding of AC and DC electrical requirements and experience with NEC
• A valid driver's license and ability to qualify as an approved company driver
• Prior experience with LTE upgrades and other relevant technology
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA safety and quality guidelines, relevant tools and equipment, and commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the telecommunications construction field
• Demonstrated understanding of crane signals and ability to demonstrate whoops
• Ability to perform rescues
• Demonstrated understanding of safe/proper complex rigging procedures, working load limits, weatherproofing, tower precon, and advanced cathead knowledge
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and RFDS
• Knowledge of rigging and mounting procedures for all antennas and equipment
• Knowledge of different carriers, color codes, and routing guidelines
• Ability to direct tower top troubleshooting
• Ability to configure RETs
• Ability to complete JSAs, conduct tailgate meetings, and run a tiger team
• Ability to use a compass and understand declination
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to drive a truck and trailer and back it up competently
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to pass required pre-employment processes, including a background check, DOT inspection, and drug screen

The following licenses/certifications are also required and may be completed "in-house":

• Competent Rigging and Climbing Certification
• OSHA 30 certification
• TTT1 certification
• Connector training
• First Aid/CPR training/certification
• PIM certification and ability to use PIM gear
• Sweep certification and ability to use sweep gear
• Fiber certification and ability to use fiber gear
• Ability to obtain a DOT physical card

What You'll Get from Us

At Heights Tower, our mission is to provide quality products and outstanding services to our customers, to treat our customers and employees in a respectful and friendly manner, and to be a positive influence in the community. We are dedicated to developing our employees, both personally and professionally. Our goal is to provide a dynamic work environment with opportunities for training, education, and guidance wherever possible. Safety is a top priority at HTS, and all our employees participate in required safety training and routine safety meetings; engage in ongoing rescue practice; complete certification programs; and receive consistent supervised monitoring. In addition, we offer comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, 401k plan with company match, six paid holidays and paid time off (eligibility and waiting periods apply), referral bonuses, company outings, and weekly pay. After 90 days of employment, this position will receive a $1,000.00 sign on bonus.

HTS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NOTICE TO AGENCIES AND THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS: This position is not approved for third-party sourcing efforts. Per Company policy, HTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they have been specifically engaged by HTS to provide candidates for a particular opening. Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that HTS will have the right to hire that applicant at its sole discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.