Tower Construction Lead

Betacom; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Betacom is seeking a Tower Foreman in Wasilla, AK to supervise and perform construction duties on telecommunication sites. You will lead crews, coordinate materials and equipment, ensure safety, and manage job-site records.

The role requires strong experience with tower maintenance, rigging, SOW/MOP understanding, and compliance with OSHA/First Aid, plus proficiency with site tools and reporting to the Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years or more of related tower and construction experience and/or training.
• Good communication skills, reading and writing (English).
• Good computer skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Must be able to accommodate out-of-town travel, if required.
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.
• OSHA30, RFA awareness training, First Aid/CPR trained.
• Experience with Anritsu Site Master, Andrew PPC, towermapping and antenna equipment.
• Experience stacking self-support towers, installing waveguide, antennas, and microwave dishes.
• RFA awareness, replacement, and maintenance of coax, jumpers, TMA's, connectors, weatherproofing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a crew of 2-4 members.
• Provide suggestions and recommendations for hiring, firing, and training of employees.
• Provide recommendations for employee advancements, compensation, promotions, production, efficiency, or other status changes.
• Full understanding of a job or project scope of work (SOW).
• Full understanding of method of procedures (MOP) and practices to perform the assigned job/project. Write a detailed MOP.
• Schedule employee work and work hours for assigned employees.
• Direct and plan the work of assigned employees.
• Determine proper project techniques for assigned employees.

Skills

Tower maintenance

Team leadership

SOW interpretation

Safety compliance

Electrical understanding

Communication skills

Climbing towers

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Anritsu SiteMaster

PIM testing

GPS alignment tools

Hand tools

Tower mapping equipment

Job description

Betacom is seeking a Tower Foreman in Wasilla, AK to supervise and perform construction duties on telecommunication sites. You will lead crews, coordinate materials and equipment, ensure safety, and manage job-site records.

The role requires strong experience with tower maintenance, rigging, SOW/MOP understanding, and compliance with OSHA/First Aid, plus proficiency with site tools and reporting to the Superintendent.