Tower Foreman - Wasilla, Alaska

Betacom Inc.; Wasilla, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Betacom Inc. is seeking a Tower Foreman to supervise and perform construction duties on telecom sites in Wasilla, AK. You will lead crews, manage safety, and ensure timely, quality completion of site work according to SOW and MOP.

Strong leadership, hands-on coaching, and field problem solving are essential. Qualifications include 4+ years in tower/construction, proficient communication, and experience with Anritsu Site Master, PPC and tower equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of related tower and construction experience.
• Good communications skills, reading and writing (English).
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Willing to travel out of town if required.
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools and electro-mechanical equipment.
• 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: coax, jumpers, TMA's, connectors, weatherproofing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a crew of 2–4 members on telecommunication sites.
• Provide recommendations on hiring, firing and training of employees.
• Plan and schedule work hours for assigned employees.
• Coordinate materials, equipment and tools with supervision.
• Read and interpret site plans and designs; build accordingly.
• Ensure crew safety and compliance with company/customer safety requirements.
• Maintain job records and closeout packages for installations.
• Troubleshoot installs and communicate results to customers.

Skills

Tower climbing

Rigging

Project supervision

Communication

Safety leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Anritsu Site Master

PPC

Tower mapping tools

GPS alignment tools

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full-time Regular Hourly Field Wasilla, AK, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 2779

Salary Range: $37.00 To $43.00 Hourly

OVERVIEW:

The Tower foreman supervises and performs construction duties on a daily basis on telecommunication sites. Supervise subcontractors and job site personnel to complete the scope of work assigned. Must be able to follow instructions and complete assigned jobs timely and safely.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadanddirectacrewof2-4members.
• Providessuggestionsandrecommendationsforhiring,firing,andtrainingofemployees.
• Providessuggestionsandrecommendationsforemployeeadvancements,compensation,promotions,production,efficiency,orother statuschanges.
• Fullunderstandingofajob orproject scopeofwork(SOW).
• Full understanding of method of procedures (MOP) and practices to perform the assigned job/project. Abilitytowrite a detailedMOP.
• Schedulesemployeeworkandworkhoursforassignedemployees.
• Directsandplanstheworkofassignedemployees.
• Determinesproperprojecttechniquesforassignedemployees.
• Maintainsjobrecordsfor useinmanagingorcontrol.
• WorkwithSuperintendentorConstructionManagertodeterminematerials,equipment,andtoolstobeusedforassignedprojects.
• Reads,interprets,andbuildsaccordingtodesignsiteplansandlayouts.
• Controlstheflowanddistributionofmaterialsandsupplies.
• Plansandcontrolsthejobbudgets.
• ManagesalldatainBetacomtools(SiteManager)and customertools.
• Ensuressafetyandsecurity ofemployeesandcompanyassets.
• Performs inspection of entire installs. Troubleshootsproblems with installs. Captures and provides closeoutpackages.
• Participatesandassistsinhandlingemployeecomplaintsandgrievancesaccording tocompanypolicyandlawfully.
• Participatesandassistsinhandlingemployeediscipline andprobationaccordingtocompanypolicyandlawfully.
• Takes full responsibility for crew safety. Ensures crew members are in compliance with company and customer safety requirements. Inspects all tools and rigging gear to ensure they are safe to use.
• Reportsanyworkers’comp injuriesorotherincidents.
• Other closely related work may include physical tasks and menial tasks such as timesheet and otherrecordkeeping,completingJobSafetyAnalysis,adjusting equipmentandtools.
• Knowsthehazardsassociatedwithtowerclimbing,constructionequipment,andworkingonornearenergizedlinesandequipment.
• Certificationwithalltestequipment(Anritsusweepgear,PIMgear,fibertesting,etc.).
• Experiencedwithcustomtowerriggingtechniques.
• Experienced with all manners of troubleshootinge.g., RET’s, GPS antenna system, RF noise floor, TMA gain,towerlight systems,VSWR,microwave systems,etc.).
• Proficient with the completion of closeout packages.

OTHER DUTIES:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Highlyproficientwiththeknowledge,skills,andabilitiesinallaspectsoftelecommunicationtowermaintenanceandconstructionareas.Abilitytotrainandsupervise otheremployeesinthebelowareas:

• Climbing telecommunications towers
• Riggingtelecommunicationstowers
• Installationandmodifyingsectormounts,T-Booms,platforms,andbandingofmonopoles.
• Installing,testing,andrepairingofantennas,TMA’s,diplexers,duplexers,andsurgearrestors.
• Installation andtesting ofall grounding oftowercomponentstoinclude ground ringsfor tower,shelter,equipmentpadsandcompound.
• Installationandtestingof coaxandellipticalcable.
• Installation,testing,andrepairingoftowerlightsystems.
• Sweeping test all lines and equipment, operating sweeptest software, reading results and sending tocustomers.
• PIM testingall lines and equipment, operate PIM testsoftware,reading resultsand sending tocustomers.
• Installing,commissioning,andtestingRETsystems.
• Using ofGPSalignmenttools.
• Installing,testing,pathaligningandtroubleshootMicrowavedishes.
• Installing,testing,andtroubleshootingRRU/BBUequipmentontowers.
• Otherdutiesrelatingtotelecommunicationtowerconstructionandmaintenance.
• Abilitytoread,analyzeandinterpretjournals,technicalprocedures,orgovernmentalregulations.
• Ability to effectively present informationand respond to questions from groups of managers, clients,customers,and regulatorypersonnel.
• Abilitytodefineproblems,collectsdata,establishfacts,anddrawvalidconclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fouryearsormoreofrelatedtowerandconstructionexperienceand/ortraining.
• Goodcommunicationskills, readingandwritingskills(English)
• Goodcomputerskills.KnowledgeanduseofMicrosoftofficesuite(Excel,Word,PowerPoint&Outlook).
• Clean DrivingRecord& Valid Driver's License andreliable transportationto andfromwork.
• Mustbeabletoaccommodateoutoftowntravel,ifrequired.
• Workingknowledgeof basichandtools,mechanicalequipment,and electro-mechanicalequipment.
• ComTrain,OSHA30,RFAwarenessTraining, FirstAID/CPRtrained.
• MusthaveexperiencewithAnritsuSiteMaster,Andrew,PPC,towermappingandantennaequipment.
• Must have experience stacking self-supporttowers, installing waveguide, antennas, and microwavedishes.
• RFAwareness,replacement,andmaintenancei.e.,coax,jumpers,TMA’s,connectors,andweatherproofing
• Highly organized and be able to effectively report verbally and written reports back to the Superintendent and/or Tower Construction Manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk much of the time. The employee is also occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. The employee frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.