Telecom Civil Foreman

One Way Wireless Construction; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range: $35–$44/hr

Per diem: $175/night

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

PTO: 2 weeks + 7 holidays

Referral bonuses up to $1,200

Family-friendly culture

Job summary

One Way Wireless Construction (OWWC) is seeking a Civil Foreman to lead a civil telecom crew, read drawings, and coordinate daily site activities.

Preference for telecom background, willingness to travel and work outdoors, with competitive hourly pay and solid benefits in the Midwest.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction experience (civil telecom preferred).
• Skilled in operating heavy machinery.
• Able to read and follow site drawings accurately.
• Comfortable working outdoors in any weather.
• Physically capable of lifting heavy materials and using ladders.
• Good mechanical sense and tool knowledge.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Able to pass a DOT physical, drug test, and background check.
• Willing to travel Monday–Friday throughout the Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Lead a civil crew and manage daily job-site activities
• Read and follow construction drawings and build plans
• Communicate clearly with your crew and the Project Manager
• Operate and oversee use of heavy equipment (Mini X, skid steer, trencher, etc.)
• Ensure all work meets safety standards and specs
• Address any crew concerns professionally
• Keep the project moving and on schedule
• Set the tone by working alongside your crew

Skills

Experience

Heavy machinery

Reading drawings

Outdoor work

Manual lifting

Mechanical sense

Driver's license

DOT/drug/background checks

Midwest travel

Job description

Description

One Way Wireless Construction is looking to hire a Civil Foreman. Direct experience in the telecom industry is preferred but we are open to talking to anyone with a background in construction at the foreman level.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead a civil crew and manage daily job-site activities
• Read and follow construction drawings and build plans
• Communicate clearly with your crew and the Project Manager
• Operate and oversee use of heavy equipment (Mini X, skid steer, trencher, etc.)
• Ensure all work meets safety standards and specs
• Address any crew concerns professionally
• Keep the project moving and on schedule
• Set the tone by working alongside your crew

Civil Scope of Work Includes:

• Installing ground rods, ground rings, and inspection wells
• Cadwelding and grounding for platforms and equipment
• Building steel platforms and installing concrete pads
• Installing/pouring footings, walls, and caps for shelters
• Open trench excavation and conduit installation
• Installing rock, fabric, and retaining walls
• Decommissioning old sites
• Setting steel posts for canopy systems
• Equipment and platform grounding
• Operating mini excavators and skid steers (certification/training provided if needed)

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of construction experience (civil telecom preferred)
• Skilled in operating heavy machinery
• Able to read and follow site drawings accurately
• Comfortable working outdoors in any weather
• Physically capable of lifting heavy materials and using ladders
• Good mechanical sense and tool knowledge
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Able to pass a DOT physical, drug test, and background check
• Willing to travel Monday–Friday throughout the Midwest

What You Can Count On

• Great pay: $35–$44/hr depending on experience
• Per diem: $175/night for travel (you keep what you don’t spend)
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance: Multiple plans to fit your needs
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• PTO: Two weeks per year, plus 7 paid holidays
• Referral bonuses: Up to $1,200 for every field hire you bring in
• A workplace that feels like family: From raises and steady work to cookouts, golf tournaments, and support that goes beyond the job—OWWC is a company where people stick around.

Who We Are

One Way Wireless Construction (OWWC) is a trusted name in building, maintaining, and upgrading wireless infrastructure. Based in Shakopee, MN, with additional locations in Denver, CO, and Basehor, KS, we’re proud to do work that lasts—and to work with people who do the same. While tower crews handle what’s up top, our civil and electrical teams are the backbone of every project on the ground.