Tower Lead

Here’s a little of what being a Tower Foreman looks like:

• Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
• Mobilize & prep tools and materials to remote locations.
• Tower stacking construction. Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.
• Install and test appropriate power, ground, coaxial or OSP cables. (fiber and copper)
• Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.
• Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.
• Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs). ISP. Microwave.
• Perform basic rigging, using haul & tag systems. Tie solid knots including the Figure eight, Prussic, Alpine butterfly and Water knot
• Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
• Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.
• Take site survey photos or photos of work performed, using digital cameras.
• Complete reports related to project status, progress, safety reporting or other work details, using computer software.
• Always conducts self safely, ensures a safe area for others, and completes required training, assessments and reports timely. Participates in THA or tailgate jobsite meetings and complies with client safety procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Current certification in Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines and practical use of these guidelines as well as all other applicable safety laws and policies.
• Technical knowledge of wireless telecommunications products preferred.
• Experience in tower-rigging preferred.
• Knowledge of Anritsu and/or PIM testing preferred.
• Overnight travel most weekdays (Washington and Oregon State)
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Basic computer skills.
• Understands fiscal responsibility through appropriate use of materials, labor, and equipment.
• Must pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Must be able to climb and perform work at various heights, between 150 to 200 feet, for long periods of time
• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 50 to 100 lbs.; includes body weight, equipment, tools, and boxes
• Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 – $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overnight shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington State: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What do you like most about being a Tower Foreman?

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location