Tower Foreman

Location: Clifton, NJ, 07011

Company Background:

Founded in 1977, TriStruX provides comprehensive turnkey telecommunications service solutions to the industry's largest wireless telecom carriers, equipment OEMs, MSOs, and tower companies. The company leverages in-house and subcontracted labor to accommodate all aspects of the telecommunications industry, focusing on telecommunication, fiber, 5G and civil installation and construction services in the largest US metro areas and more than 20 states nationally. In December 2021, the company completed an investment for majority control from Huron Capital, a Private Equity firm based in Detroit, MI. The company competes in markets leveraging an addressable market of $55B in annual wireless carrier capital spending.

Job Summary:

The Tower Foreman must have an expert level of understanding with all aspects of the wireless industry. The person in this position will be expected to maintain full control of his/her crews’ production and lead by example. One will utilize the Tower Lead to develop and plan out the complete build of the site. This person will verify a high quality of deliverables for SOW and will identify change orders, possible obstacles, and safety concerns, which may prevent timely completion of site work. This person will work with the supervisor to establish achievable scheduling and goals as determined by management (Construction Manager/Project Manager).

Responsibilities:

• Follow all state and federal safety regulations (OSHA, local turfing vendor, Tower Co., etc.) while working in an efficient and productive manner.
• Required to work at heights installing telecom equipment/materials on towers, monopoles, etc. including mounts, radios and antennas.
• Interprets various documents (e.g. blueprints, diagrams, manufacturer specifications, etc.) to ensure proper installation of antenna systems using technical expertise and knowledge of blueprints and diagrams.
• A willingness to travel when and where required as directed by market.
• Foreman will be responsible for production reporting, hours, time off, new/damaged equipment needs, etc. to the management team
• Foreman will be responsible for the care of all crew tools, equipment, and vehicles daily.
• Foreman will be responsible for submitting all daily and weekly required paperwork (ex: JSA, weekly safety topics, crane/heavy machinery forms, etc.)

Experience and Education:

• Successful Completion of Required Training (reference pages 14 and 123 of IIPP):
  • Tower/Rescue COMTRAIN or equivalent
  • NWSA TTT1 or TTT2
  • First Aid/CPR/AED (American Red Cross or American Heart Association) must have a hands-on portion.
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • PPE use and requirements
  • Lock out Tag out
  • RF Awareness
  • Competent Rigging
  • HAZCOM/GHS (formally MSDS)
  • Special equipment (aerial lift, forklift, backhoe, capstan, etc.)
  • OSHA30 Training
• Minimum of two years of tower and telecommunications experience.
• Experience with capstan operations.
• Experience with crane/signaling.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the role that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. These duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

TriStruX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: TriStruX is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at TriStruX are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. TriStruX will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. TriStruX encourages applicants of all ages.