Tower Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary / Objective :

Possessing expert technical skills and knowledge associated with the construction, repair and maintenance of towers and accompanying structures. This includes advanced knowledge and experience with carrier equipment, high level of tool proficiency to complete site to customer standards, ability to complete rigging plans. Possesses certifications in climbing / rescue and rigging.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Oversees the day to day activities of a team that perform tower construction and testing including the installation of antennas, mounting hardware, coax and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and lines. Performs the duties of the team as well as providing general direction. Work with basic hand tools and safety equipment.
• Performs Installation of RF and antenna system components such as antennas, TMA's, RRU's, diplexers, coax, hybrids, grounding, supports, weatherproofing, connectors, hardware, etc.) knowledge and experience of major carrier sites including upgrades, MODS, NSB, Electrical, Civil, DAS, Small Cells, etc.
• Responsible for Capstan operations, Crane / signaling, Rigging, Steel work (hanging boom, antenna etc.) and shoot azimuths.(Front, Back and Side)
• Coordinate with customer representative for site-related activities and maintain a good working relationship with a customer representative.
• Utilize PPE in compliance with EHS requirements and industry standards. Maintain OSHA and EHS requirements at all times.
• Maintain equipment and vehicles in an operational condition
• Compile information for and complete daily paperwork required for the site and the crew.  Compile all site-specific closeout documentation for your work effort per carrier requirements and upload closeout documentation to customer interfaces.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and actively train / promote learning to all crew members.

Minimum Education and Experience :

Additional Eligibility Qualifications :

Skills Required :

Direct / Indirect Supervisory Responsibility :

Work Environment / Physical Demands / Travel Required :

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Other Duties

Please note 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.