Maintenance Tower Telecommunications Foreman

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 crew members engaged in construction activities.  
• Perform tower construction and testing activities including installing antennas, mounting hardware, installing coax and connectors, grounding, testing, positioning, and optimizing antennas and lines. 
• Utilize PPE in compliance with EHS requirements and industry standards 
• Maintain 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. 
•  Work with basic hand tools and safety equipment. 
• Expert level of knowledge with testing equipment –Anritsu, Fiber tester, PIM, RET etc.
•  Coordinate with customer representative for site-related activities and maintain a good working relationship with a customer representative. 
•  Provide leadership, guidance, and actively train/promote learning to all crew members. 
•  Always maintain equipment and vehicles in an operational condition. 
•  Maintain OSHA and EHS requirements at all times. 
• 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. 
• Understanding and ability to process RFDS and read construction drawings. 
• Foreman would be responsible for Capstan operations, Crane/signaling, Rigging, Steel work (hanging boom, antenna etc.) and shoot azimuths.(Front, Back and Side)
• Expert level of knowledge with testing equipment –Anritsu, Fiber tester, PIM, RET etc.
• 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
• Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Education and Experience:

• 5 years of telecommunications construction experience
• OSHA 30
• Valid Drivers License 
• Have knowledge of and ability to meet and pass all Fleet and DOT requirements

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• TT1/TTII/ NWSA Certification 
• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Sweep, PIM, and Fiber Certifications 

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrated expertise in construction skills, rigging, safety, and general industry knowledge. 
• Proficient in reading and understanding construction drawing and support documentation, RF data sheets, and basic electrical concepts.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and electronically. 
• Ability to take and understand written and verbal direction. 
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Direct/Indirect Supervisory Responsibility: 

• Partners with operations manager to set goals for performance and deadlines in ways the comply with company and clients plans and vision.  
• Organizes/oversees workflow and ensuring that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks.
• Partner with EHS team to maintain a safe work environment at all times  

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel Required:

• Ability to work in all weather conditions except for unsafe or extreme weather conditions. 
• Physically able to climb 1000 vertical feet per day           
•  Desire and ability to climb structures to heights in excess of 300’ while carrying loads in excess of 50 pounds. 
•  Travel is required 50% of the time