Tower Foreman

Company Description

We are deploying infrastructure for 5G Networks. A telecommunications startup focused on  efficient and strategic support to the nationwide 5G deployment, helping OEMs and operators achieve enhanced connectivity for their networks.

Job Description

The Foreman will be responsible for the supervision and performance of various construction tasks in the areas of tower erection, coaxial cable and antenna installation, antenna mount installation, RF testing and troubleshooting. This position is for candidates with extensive experience in cellular construction. Foreman will be required to closely supervise and assist with the construction and testing of cell sites. Foreman will need to be able to lead experienced technicians, as well as train new technicians, while maintaining safe productive job sites. Ability to lead crews, extensive experience with construction, testing, and troubleshooting/maintenance are a must. Must be detail oriented and team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Planning daily activities for crew and assigning tasks as required.
• Monitoring crew activities and ensuring all safety policies are being followed. Observe all company procedures and safety rules.
• Read Plans, Site Plan and Tower Drawings
• Installation and maintenance of mounts, platforms, antennas, RRU’s, TMA, and other related equipment on towers, rooftops, and other structures to expand and upgrade cellular networks.
• Installation and maintenance of coaxial and DC power/fiber optic transmission lines.
• Installation and maintenance of microwave equipment.
• Testing of new and existing equipment. May include sweep, PIM, or fiber testing.
• Installation of ice bridges, cable trays, equipment pads, racks, and platforms.
• Installation of underground and in building conduits for electrical and back haul circuits.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions; including but not limited to snow, rain and varying temperatures.
• Work as part of our team to ensure customer satisfaction.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk or hear. Occasionally the work requires the employee to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee needs to have good vision for close work, distance, color discrimination, peripheral, and depth perception.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Health, Dental and Vision
• Annual Performance Reviews/Merit Increase
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Program
• Safety PPE provided
• Team Safety Bonus Program
• Per Diem  when traveling
• Company paid hotel rooms when traveling
• Paid Trainings
• Certification Training and Assistance
• Up to Date Equipment
• Paid Uniform
• Provide Fully Loaded Truck and Tools
• Opportunity to Expand and Grow within company
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave (State of CA)
• Disability Leave (State of NY)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in cellular construction (2 as a lead)
• First Aid & CPR
• EME/RF Training
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company insurance policy.
• Willing to Travel
• OSHA 30 Certified
• RF Awareness Certified
• Aerial Lift Certified
• Competent Rigger Certified
• Competent Tower Climber and Rescuer Certified
• Hazcom Certified
• Fiber Test Certification
• NWSA TTT1 certification not required but is a bonus
• CDL License not required but a plus

Additional Information

CED Systems is an equal opportunity employer. CED Systems prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.