Tower Foreman - Wireless Tower Construction (Mobil
Company: Betacom
Location: Mobile
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job Description:
OVERVIEW:The Tower foreman supervises and performs construction
duties on a daily basis on telecommunication sites. Supervise
subcontractors and job site personnel to complete the scope of work
assigned. Must be able to follow instructions and complete assigned
jobs timely and safely.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead
and direct a crew of 2-4 members.Provides suggestions and
recommendations for hiring, firing, and training of
employees.Provides suggestions and recommendations for employee
advancements, compensation, promotions, production, efficiency, or
other status changes.Full understanding of a job or project scope
of work (SOW).Full understanding of method of procedures (MOP) and
practices to perform the assigned job/project. Ability to write a
detailed MOP.Schedules employee work and work hours for assigned
employees.Directs and plans the work of assigned
employees.Determines proper project techniques for assigned
employees.Maintains job records for use in managing or control.Work
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.Other closely related
work may include physical tasks and menial tasks such as timesheet
and other recordkeeping, completing Job Safety Analysis, adjusting
equipment and tools.Knows the hazards associated with tower
climbing, construction equipment, and working on or near energized
lines and equipment.Certification with all test equipment (Anritsu
sweep gear, PIM gear, fiber testing, etc.).Experienced with custom
tower rigging techniques.Experienced with all manners of
troubleshooting e.g., RET's, GPS antenna system, RF noise floor,
TMA gain, tower light systems, VSWR, microwave systems,
etc.).Proficient with the completion of closeout packages.OTHER
DUTIES:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or
without notice.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Highly proficient
with the knowledge, skills, and abilities in all aspects of
telecommunication tower maintenance and construction areas. Ability
to train and supervise other employees in the below areas:Climbing
telecommunications towersRigging telecommunications
towersInstallation and modifying sector mounts, T-Booms, platforms,
and banding of monopoles.Installing, testing, and repairing of
antennas, TMA's, diplexers, duplexers, and surge
arrestors.Installation and testing of all grounding of tower
components to include ground rings for tower, shelter, equipment
pads and compound.Installation and testing of coax and elliptical
cable.Installation, testing, and repairing of tower light
systems.Installation if Ice Bridges.Sweeping test all lines and
equipment, operating sweep test software, reading results and
sending to customers.PIM testing all lines and equipment, operate
PIM test software, reading results and sending to
customers.Installing, commissioning, and testing RET systems.Using
of GPS alignment tools.Installing, testing, path aligning and
troubleshoot Microwave dishes.Installing, testing, and
troubleshooting RRU/BBU equipment on towers.Other duties relating
to telecommunication tower construction and maintenance.Ability to
read, analyze and interpret journals, technical procedures, or
governmental regulations.Ability to effectively present information
and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients,
customers, and regulatory personnel.Ability to define problems,
collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability
to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in
mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and
concrete variables.QUALIFICATIONS:Must have 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.Must be able to accommodate out of town travel, if
required.Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical
equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.ComTrain, OSHA30, RF
Awareness Training, First AID/CPR trained.Must have experience with
Anritsu Site Master, Andrew, PPC, tower mapping and antenna
equipment.Must have experience stacking self-support towers,
installing waveguide, antennas, and microwave dishes.RF Awareness,
replacement, and maintenance i.e., coax, jumpers, TMA's,
connectors, and weatherproofingHighly organized and be able to
effectively report verbally and written reports back to the
Superintendent and/or Tower Construction Manager.PHYSICAL
DEMANDS: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. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and
arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or
hear. The employee is required to walk much of the time. The
employee is also occasionally required to sit.The employee must
regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or
move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than
100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK
ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the
employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts; in high,
precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is
regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat.
The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and
vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or
airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme
cold.The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.#BETA1
Keywords: Betacom, Mobile , Tower Foreman - Wireless Tower Construction (Mobil, Professions , Mobile, Alabama
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