RF Tower Foreman

RF (Tower) Foreman - New Site Builds

Canton, MA

Salary: $68K to $85K

Position Summary:

The RF (Tower) Foreman will be responsible for leading a team in the performance of various construction tasks in the areas of tower erection, coaxial cable and antenna installation, antenna mount installation, RF testing and troubleshooting within cellular construction.

Qualifications/Responsibilities:

• 3-7 years’ experience in cellular construction
• Need to be able to set RETs, Sweep/PIM lines, and fiber test
• Need to be able to read and understand CDs/RFDS
• Help train new technicians
• Able to direct team members on what to do each day
• Train employees on safety, testing equipment, formatting test data, close out documents, and client specifications,
• Perform general repair and maintenance on communications towers, requiring significant travel (New England) and the ability to climb to heights in excess of 300 feet.
• Proficient in the use of power and hand tools required for the various tasks assigned.
• Ability to safely and proficiently utilize rigging equipment including cables, lines, knots, capstan, etc.
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of towers, various types, and safety issues associated with them.
• Understand project deliverables
• Develop detailed plan to complete project, including schedule of activities and projection of manpower needs, communicate and coordinate with Operations
• Submit daily reports on all work done onsite
• Basic knowledge of outlook, word, excel, and adobe

Certifications:

• OSHA 10
• OSHA 30 (can do this in house during first few days)
• First Aid/CPR/Bloodborne Pathogen (can do this in house during first few days)
• Competent Climber/Rescuer (will retrain during first few days, as cert does not transfer with employee)
• NWSA TT
• RF Awareness (will recertify if needed)
• Competent rigger (will recertify if needed)
• Aerial lift cert (will recertify if needed)
• *All tower positions require that the person be in good physical health, with the ability to easily lift 75 pounds.