Tower Foreman

Description

• Plans daily tasks and work schedules and assigns them to crew members
• Conducts daily tailgates and job safety / site analysis (JSA)
• Identifies and mitigates hazards
• Reads plans to understand the build
• Identifies scope changes and Change Orders and reports them to management immediately
• Interfaces professionally with subcontractors, safety personnel and customers who visit the work site
• Submits daily progress reports and time worked for all crew
• Submits all additional required reports and job closeout documentation on time
• Performs all tasks of lower tier Tower Techs as needed to facilitate a successful and timely job completion
• Promotes and leads safety initiatives by ensuring all crew members follow safety policies and procedures
• Delegates responsibilities for tasks evenly throughout the crew to ensure crew member development
• Trains and evaluates crew members
• Communicates crew needs and performance to management
• Manages employees. Ensures tasks and jobs are completed thoroughly and efficiently
• Maintains good housekeeping on site, in trailer, vehicles and warehouse
• Ensures bill of materials is correct per provided construction documents
• Informs management of any material issues immediately
• Promotes and develops teamwork amongst crew and other employees

Qualifications

• Should have at least 5 years of experience climbing towers
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Verifiable work history and professional references
• Proficient in industry test equipment such as PIM, Sweep and Fiber Testing
• Able to travel and work long hours / weekends as needed
• Able to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Able to work on projects with general direction and minimal guidance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage priorities and workflow
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, decision making and analytical skills
• Versatile, flexible, and willing to work within constantly changing priorities
• Microsoft Office computer skills
• Must pass a background check, drug test, and driving history check
• NWSA TTT2 preferred but not required
• Must possess the following :
• Valid driver’s license, preferably Class C or above
• Climbing / Rescue certification
• Competent Rigging certification
• First Aid / CPR certification
• RF Awareness training
• OSHA 30
• NWSA TTT1

Physical / Work Requirements

• Employee will regularly climb a vertical structure as needed, typically between 100 and 300 feet, but could be up to or over 500 feet above ground level
• Employee will regularly lift and carry over 80 pounds
• Employee will be required to work overhead
• Employee will regularly twist, bend, stand, crawl, or kneel to perform job
• Employee will periodically hand dig trenches
• Work environment is primarily outside and as such presents varying, sometimes extreme, weather conditions

Summary

Telecom Construction Services, Inc. offers medical, dental, vision and life and disability insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness insurance, a 401k and paid vacation time off.

Telecom Construction Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristic.

Telecom Construction Services, Inc. participates in E-Verify and is a drug-free workplace.

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