Northern Pride Communications, Inc.
Northern Pride Communications is looking for motivated and experienced Crew Chiefs to join our telecommunications team. We work nationally for the cellular, broadcast, military and public safety sectors. We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay including paid holidays, paid leave, health insurance and contributions to a retirement plan.
The Crew Chief position is a working foreman that performs all related duties and manages the work of a tower site services crew. This position requires a working knowledge of telecom services including but not limited to tower erection, installation of telecom equipment/components, conducting tower inspections, tower maintenance, troubleshooting and tower site decommissioning. The Crew Chief must have strong leadership skills and is required to report to work at our home base in Topsham, Maine.
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare for job mobilization – Inventory materials and tools needed and prepare them for transport
Review job with Project Management and checks Crew Chief Package to be sure all needed information has been included
Work collaboratively with Operations Manager to complete each job/project including job documentation in a timely and cost-effective manner
Communicate and collaborate with sub-contractors to minimize the potential for delays in job progress
Responsible for crew safety during travel and on site; conducts onsite daily job hazard analysis and tail gate meetings
Issue job assignments to crew
Provide on-the-job training for new tower techs including basic construction through advanced electronic and technical skills
Responsible for job quality including all installations meeting customer specifications, all test procedures are completed along with required photo documentation
Ensure that photo documentation and test results meet quality standards and are submitted in a timely manner for close out reports
Complete Daily Reports at the end of each work day including the accurate reporting of each crew member’s time worked and submits to payroll prior to deadline
Completes mandatory documentation such as incident reports, accident reports and inspection reports
Requirements
Valid driver’s license with good driving record
Background test, drug screening and DOT physical required
3 Years progressive experience including Tower Tech and leadership positions
Consistent performance and attendance
The ability to work well with a team
Effective communications skills, oral and written
Strong working knowledge of various computer applications and programs, e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel
OSHA 10 & 30 hour training
Knowledge of standard knots and ability to read blueprints, details and specifications required
Knowledge and ability to operate Test Equipment (i.e. RF sweep gear, PIM and Fiber testing)
Use of hand/power tools
Ability to work in all types of weather and environmental conditions
Travel required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 – $33.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work setting:
- In-person
COVID-19 considerations:
We follow current CDC guidelines
Experience:
- progressive Tower Tech and leadership positions: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
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