Overview

Job Summary:

The Foreman will be responsible for the supervision and performance of various construction tasks in the areas of tower erection, coaxial cable and antenna installation, antenna mount installation, RF testing and troubleshooting. This position is for candidates with extensive experience in cellular construction. Foreman will be required to closely supervise, work, train and assist with the construction and testing of cell sites. Foreman will need to be able to lead experienced technicians, as well as train new technicians, while maintaining safe productive job sites. Ability to lead crews, extensive experience with construction, testing, and troubleshooting/maintenance are a must. This is a working position and the foreman is expected to lead by example. The position is based at a division of Centerline at STC Netcom based in Portland Oregan (OR).

Who We Are:

At Centerline, we design, build, and maintain industry-leading wireless, wireline networks, and critical infrastructure facilities for major wireless operators, equipment manufacturers, and developers across North America. Centerline brands, including Maicom, Maiuri Electric, Penta, PM&A, PPT, and Skyline Engineering, bring unmatched expertise to each job.

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; referral bonuses; and generous PTO. Learn more about our brands and get to know #LifeAtCenterline on LinkedIn. 

Join our team today. Together, we’re building a better network.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• Planning daily activities for crew and assigning tasks as required.
• Monitoring crew activities and ensuring all safety policies are being followed.
• Installation and maintenance of mounts, platforms, antennas, RRU’s, TMA, and other related equipment on towers, rooftops, and other structures to expand and upgrade cellular networks.
• Installation and maintenance of coaxial and DC power/fiber optic transmission lines.
• Installation and maintenance of microwave equipment.
• Testing of new and existing equipment. May include sweep, PIM, or fiber testing.
• Installation of ice bridges, cable trays, equipment pads, racks, and platforms.
• Installation of underground and in building conduits for electrical and back haul circuits.

Qualifications

What You Will Need:

• Ability to manage a small crew and maintain a safe productive work environment.
• Excellent physical conditioning and stamina.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions; including but not limited to snow, rain and varying temperatures.
• Observe all company procedures and safety rules.
• Work as part of our team to ensure customer satisfaction.
• High School Diploma
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in cellular construction (2 as a lead)
• Basic computer skills required for equipment programing and site closeouts
• Sweep & PIM testing certifications (practical knowledge/skill test may be performed during interview)
• Fiber testing certification
• Competent Tower Climber and Rescuer Certification (does not need to be current, Centerline will re-certify, previous experience as an instructor is a bonus)
• First Aid & CPR (Centerline will re-certify if required)
• NWSA TTT1 & TTT2 certification not required but is a bonus
• The Foreman is responsible for closely supervising and assisting with the construction and testing of cell sites. Foreman will need to be able to lead experienced technicians, as well as train new technicians, while maintaining safe productive job sites.

Work Environment:

• Be willing to travel up to 100 miles per day.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company insurance policy.
• 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. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk or hear.
• Occasionally the work requires the employee to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Frequently the employee is required to lift or carry up to 10 or 25 lbs., and occasionally up to 50 or 100 lbs.
• Able to climb to and work at heights exceeding 300’ feet.
• The employee needs to have good vision for close work, distance, color discrimination, peripheral, and depth perception.

Expected compensation includes $30.00 to $38.00 per hour and benefits including medical, vision, and dental benefits, and 401k retirement plan available for eligible employees. Compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as an individual’s education, training, experience, skills, geographic location, seniority, merit, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. 

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