Tower Foreman - AK

About the role

The Tower foreman supervises and performs construction duties on a daily basis on telecommunication sites. They lead and direct a crew of 2-4 members, provide suggestions and recommendations for hiring, firing, and training of employees, and manage employee work schedules and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a crew of 2-4 members.
• Provides suggestions and recommendations for hiring, firing, and training of employees.
• Schedules employee work and work hours for assigned employees.
• Determines proper project techniques for assigned employees.
• Maintains job records for use in managing or controlling.
• Works with Superintendent or Construction Manager to determine materials, equipment, and tools to be used for assigned projects.
• Reads, interprets, and builds according to design site plans and layouts.
• Controls the flow and distribution of materials and supplies.
• Plans and controls the job budgets.
• Manages all data in Betacom tools (Site Manager) and customer tools.
• Ensures safety and security of employees and company assets.
• Performs inspection of entire installs.
• Troubleshoots problems with installs.
• Captures and provides closeout packages.
• Participates and assists in handling employee complaints and grievances according to company policy and lawfully.
• Participates and assists in handling employee discipline and probation according to company policy and lawfully.
• Takes full responsibility for crew safety.
• Ensures crew members are in compliance with company and customer safety requirements.
• Inspects all tools and rigging gear to ensure they are safe to use.
• Reports any workers’ comp injuries or other incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years or more of related tower and construction experience and/or training.
• Good communication skills, reading and writing skills (English).
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Clean Driving Record & Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from work.
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.
• ComTrain, OSHA30, RF Awareness Training, First AID/CPR trained.
• Experience with Anritsu Site Master, Andrew, PPC, tower mapping and antenna equipment.
• Experience stacking self-support towers, installing waveguide, antennas, and microwave dishes.
• Retail Awareness, replacement, and maintenance i.e., coax, jumpers, TMA’s, connectors, and weatherproofing.
• Highest degree of organization and ability to effectively report verbally and written reports back to the Superintendent and/or Tower Construction Manager.